New Zealand who were involved in the nail-biting finish in the 2019 World Cup final have begun their preparations for the T20 World Cup in 2020. Their first assignment after the mega event in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/3014802655217102/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">England</a> was against Sri Lanka. The Tim Southee-led side clinched the 3-match T20I series by 2-1 in the Island nation. Although the Blackcaps won the series, there are several things to ponder on in their T20 set-up, which were also highlighted in their last series.

As of now, they don’t have any match-winner apart from Colin Munro, who has been their best batsman since T20 World Cup 2016. Apart from Munro, none of their top six batsmen who have played at least 10 T20Is after WT20 2016 – has 30+ average and 130+ strike rate. Thus, the Blackcaps need to work on their batting unit with the likes of Glenn Phillips and Anton Devcich, who are better T20 bats as compared to others in the squad. Even in the bowling department, New Zealand do not have trustworthy options in the death overs.

With the regular skipper, Kane Williamson ruled out of the series due to a hip injury, it will be Southee who will continue to lead them. The Blackcaps will be up against the young England squad, in their own den. But it will take a top effort from the Blackcaps to reap positive results. The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-vs-england-kane-williamson-ruled-out-of-the-t20i-series-tim-southee-to-lead/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">current squad</a> of the hosts does not look very promising. However, there are still a few players to watch out for in this T20 leg.

In this slideshow, we have featured three Kiwis to watch out for in the T20I series:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-359871" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptill.jpg" alt="Martin Guptill" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-359871" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Guptill with the new T20I jersey. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jimmy-neesham-discloses-what-he-said-to-martin-guptill-before-the-wc-final-super-over/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Martin Guptill</a> is one of the most prominent stalwarts for New Zealand is going through a rough patch. The last time he scored a 50 or more against a top-five team in any format, was in February 2018 – in an ODI against England. An out-of-form Guptill did not help New Zealand’s cause in the World Cup, and things do not look good enough in the shortest format too. Since March 2018, the opening batsman has bagged five ducks with only seven 50+ scores, in 33 T20 games.

Generally, players are the one to watch out for because of their good form, but the case is opposite for the Auckland-born. This series is going to be very crucial for Guptill’s career, as he has not looked in the best of the sorts for a while. There are many negatives for the dashing batsman, yet there are some positives too. The third-highest run-scorer in the international T20 cricket enjoys playing against England, especially in New Zealand.

Facing England in five matches at home, the 32-year-old has accumulated 255 runs with 40+ scores in all the innings. It is a perfect chance for the right-handed batsman to redeem himself and get his form back. When in flow, Guptill is capable of destroying any bowling attack with his stroke-play. The arrival of his form will also ensure that the Blackcaps have a fearsome opening pair – Martin and Munro.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-358300" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343215.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358300" class="wp-caption-text">Lockie Ferguson (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The thunderbolt fast bowler Lockie Ferguson who is returning to the international cricket after an injury is also one of the players to watch out for in the series. Although Ferguson has got limited opportunities in the shortest format, he has been mighty impressive. In his short career of just five T20Is, the 28-year-old has scalped ten wickets. Among all the Kiwi bowlers, who have picked up at least ten wickets after WT20 2016, Ferguson has the best average (13.50), the best strike rate (11.4), and the best economy (7.10).

Lockie can be best used as a wicket-taking option with the new ball in the powerplay and in the middle-overs. The Auckland-born can bowl with an extreme pace of over 90 mph, which makes him very useful with hard new cherry. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL this season, because of his gun speed which suits the decks at Eden Gardens. However, he failed to make an impact because the skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dinesh-karthik-responds-to-s-sreesanths-claims-of-him-being-the-reason-behind-his-ouster-from-the-indian-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dinesh Karthik</a> did not use him quite well.

Since Ferguson is a hit-the-deck-hard kind of bowler, he is a very tempting option for the fast and bouncy tracks in Australia, where the next T20 World Cup will take place. Although he is not so reliable in the death overs as he is in other periods, he can do well by hitting hard lengths.

The right-arm pacer who will be playing only the first three T20Is in this series snared three wickets in the first practice match against England. Ferguson will be looking to put on good performances consistently, and make his case stronger for T20 World Cup 2020.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-305706" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/James-Neesham.jpg" alt="James Neesham" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-305706" class="wp-caption-text">James Neesham. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jimmy-neesham-mutes-a-few-words-on-twitter-after-all-blacks-dumped-out-of-rugby-world-cup-by-england/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jimmy Neesham</a> who almost won the World Cup for his side, would be hoping to cement his spot in the national T20 team. Neesham is not a regular feature in New Zealand’s T20I side, unlike the 50-over format. The batting all-rounder who made his T20I debut in 2012 has played only fifteen matches in the shortest format at the international level. He last played an international T20 game in January 2017 and has featured in only two T20Is since the last T20 World Cup.

With time, Neesham has worked on both aspects – batting and bowling, which is evident of late. The southpaw finished the World Cup 2019 as the third-highest run-scorer (232) for New Zealand, although not with imposing figures. However, he delivered the goods with the ball, as he finished the tournament as the third-most successful bowler for the Blackcaps. He scalped fifteen wickets in nine games, with an average of 19.46 and a strike rate of 21.8, both being the best for any Kiwi in the tourney.

Although numbers do not speak enough in favour of the 29-year-old, he provides good value in a T20 side and adds much-needed balance. He is a good batsman at number five or six, versed with decent finishing skills. The right-arm fast-medium bowler can also bowl two or three overs, as per the team&#8217;s requirement. With a couple of T20 World Cups lined up, Neesham will be eager to put his best foot forward.

New Zealand who were involved in the nail-biting finish in the 2019 World Cup final have begun their preparations for the T20 World Cup in 2020. Their first assignment after the mega event in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/3014802655217102/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">England</a> was against Sri Lanka. The Tim Southee-led side clinched the 3-match T20I series by 2-1 in the Island nation. Although the Blackcaps won the series, there are several things to ponder on in their T20 set-up, which were also highlighted in their last series.
As of now, they don’t have any match-winner apart from Colin Munro, who has been their best batsman since T20 World Cup 2016. Apart from Munro, none of their top six batsmen who have played at least 10 T20Is after WT20 2016 – has 30+ average and 130+ strike rate. Thus, the Blackcaps need to work on their batting unit with the likes of Glenn Phillips and Anton Devcich, who are better T20 bats as compared to others in the squad. Even in the bowling department, New Zealand do not have trustworthy options in the death overs.
With the regular skipper, Kane Williamson ruled out of the series due to a hip injury, it will be Southee who will continue to lead them. The Blackcaps will be up against the young England squad, in their own den. But it will take a top effort from the Blackcaps to reap positive results. The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-vs-england-kane-williamson-ruled-out-of-the-t20i-series-tim-southee-to-lead/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">current squad</a> of the hosts does not look very promising. However, there are still a few players to watch out for in this T20 leg.
<h3>In this slideshow, we have featured three Kiwis to watch out for in the T20I series:</h3>
<h3>Martin Guptill</h3>
<figure id="attachment_359871" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-359871" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-359871" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptill.jpg" alt="Martin Guptill" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-359871" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Guptill with the new T20I jersey. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jimmy-neesham-discloses-what-he-said-to-martin-guptill-before-the-wc-final-super-over/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Martin Guptill</a> is one of the most prominent stalwarts for New Zealand is going through a rough patch. The last time he scored a 50 or more against a top-five team in any format, was in February 2018 – in an ODI against England. An out-of-form Guptill did not help New Zealand’s cause in the World Cup, and things do not look good enough in the shortest format too. Since March 2018, the opening batsman has bagged five ducks with only seven 50+ scores, in 33 T20 games.
Generally, players are the one to watch out for because of their good form, but the case is opposite for the Auckland-born. This series is going to be very crucial for Guptill’s career, as he has not looked in the best of the sorts for a while. There are many negatives for the dashing batsman, yet there are some positives too. The third-highest run-scorer in the international T20 cricket enjoys playing against England, especially in New Zealand.
Facing England in five matches at home, the 32-year-old has accumulated 255 runs with 40+ scores in all the innings. It is a perfect chance for the right-handed batsman to redeem himself and get his form back. When in flow, Guptill is capable of destroying any bowling attack with his stroke-play. The arrival of his form will also ensure that the Blackcaps have a fearsome opening pair – Martin and Munro.
<h3>Lockie Ferguson</h3>
<figure id="attachment_358300" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-358300" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-358300" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343215.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358300" class="wp-caption-text">Lockie Ferguson (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The thunderbolt fast bowler Lockie Ferguson who is returning to the international cricket after an injury is also one of the players to watch out for in the series. Although Ferguson has got limited opportunities in the shortest format, he has been mighty impressive. In his short career of just five T20Is, the 28-year-old has scalped ten wickets. Among all the Kiwi bowlers, who have picked up at least ten wickets after WT20 2016, Ferguson has the best average (13.50), the best strike rate (11.4), and the best economy (7.10).
Lockie can be best used as a wicket-taking option with the new ball in the powerplay and in the middle-overs. The Auckland-born can bowl with an extreme pace of over 90 mph, which makes him very useful with hard new cherry. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL this season, because of his gun speed which suits the decks at Eden Gardens. However, he failed to make an impact because the skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dinesh-karthik-responds-to-s-sreesanths-claims-of-him-being-the-reason-behind-his-ouster-from-the-indian-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dinesh Karthik</a> did not use him quite well.
Since Ferguson is a hit-the-deck-hard kind of bowler, he is a very tempting option for the fast and bouncy tracks in Australia, where the next T20 World Cup will take place. Although he is not so reliable in the death overs as he is in other periods, he can do well by hitting hard lengths.
The right-arm pacer who will be playing only the first three T20Is in this series snared three wickets in the first practice match against England. Ferguson will be looking to put on good performances consistently, and make his case stronger for T20 World Cup 2020.
<h3>James Neesham</h3>
<figure id="attachment_305706" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-305706" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-305706" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/James-Neesham.jpg" alt="James Neesham" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-305706" class="wp-caption-text">James Neesham. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jimmy-neesham-mutes-a-few-words-on-twitter-after-all-blacks-dumped-out-of-rugby-world-cup-by-england/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jimmy Neesham</a> who almost won the World Cup for his side, would be hoping to cement his spot in the national T20 team. Neesham is not a regular feature in New Zealand’s T20I side, unlike the 50-over format. The batting all-rounder who made his T20I debut in 2012 has played only fifteen matches in the shortest format at the international level. He last played an international T20 game in January 2017 and has featured in only two T20Is since the last T20 World Cup.
With time, Neesham has worked on both aspects – batting and bowling, which is evident of late. The southpaw finished the World Cup 2019 as the third-highest run-scorer (232) for New Zealand, although not with imposing figures. However, he delivered the goods with the ball, as he finished the tournament as the third-most successful bowler for the Blackcaps. He scalped fifteen wickets in nine games, with an average of 19.46 and a strike rate of 21.8, both being the best for any Kiwi in the tourney.
Although numbers do not speak enough in favour of the 29-year-old, he provides good value in a T20 side and adds much-needed balance. He is a good batsman at number five or six, versed with decent finishing skills. The right-arm fast-medium bowler can also bowl two or three overs, as per the team’s requirement. With a couple of T20 World Cups lined up, Neesham will be eager to put his best foot forward.

New Zealand who were involved in the nail-biting finish in the 2019 World Cup final have begun their preparations for the T20 World Cup in 2020. Their first assignment after the mega event in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/3014802655217102/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">England</a> was against Sri Lanka. The Tim Southee-led side clinched the 3-match T20I series by 2-1 in the Island nation. Although the Blackcaps won the series, there are several things to ponder on in their T20 set-up, which were also highlighted in their last series.
As of now, they don’t have any match-winner apart from Colin Munro, who has been their best batsman since T20 World Cup 2016. Apart from Munro, none of their top six batsmen who have played at least 10 T20Is after WT20 2016 – has 30+ average and 130+ strike rate. Thus, the Blackcaps need to work on their batting unit with the likes of Glenn Phillips and Anton Devcich, who are better T20 bats as compared to others in the squad. Even in the bowling department, New Zealand do not have trustworthy options in the death overs.
With the regular skipper, Kane Williamson ruled out of the series due to a hip injury, it will be Southee who will continue to lead them. The Blackcaps will be up against the young England squad, in their own den. But it will take a top effort from the Blackcaps to reap positive results. The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-vs-england-kane-williamson-ruled-out-of-the-t20i-series-tim-southee-to-lead/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">current squad</a> of the hosts does not look very promising. However, there are still a few players to watch out for in this T20 leg.
<h3>In this slideshow, we have featured three Kiwis to watch out for in the T20I series:</h3>
<h3>Martin Guptill</h3>
<figure id="attachment_359871" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-359871" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-359871" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Martin-Guptill.jpg" alt="Martin Guptill" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-359871" class="wp-caption-text">Martin Guptill with the new T20I jersey. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jimmy-neesham-discloses-what-he-said-to-martin-guptill-before-the-wc-final-super-over/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Martin Guptill</a> is one of the most prominent stalwarts for New Zealand is going through a rough patch. The last time he scored a 50 or more against a top-five team in any format, was in February 2018 – in an ODI against England. An out-of-form Guptill did not help New Zealand’s cause in the World Cup, and things do not look good enough in the shortest format too. Since March 2018, the opening batsman has bagged five ducks with only seven 50+ scores, in 33 T20 games.
Generally, players are the one to watch out for because of their good form, but the case is opposite for the Auckland-born. This series is going to be very crucial for Guptill’s career, as he has not looked in the best of the sorts for a while. There are many negatives for the dashing batsman, yet there are some positives too. The third-highest run-scorer in the international T20 cricket enjoys playing against England, especially in New Zealand.
Facing England in five matches at home, the 32-year-old has accumulated 255 runs with 40+ scores in all the innings. It is a perfect chance for the right-handed batsman to redeem himself and get his form back. When in flow, Guptill is capable of destroying any bowling attack with his stroke-play. The arrival of his form will also ensure that the Blackcaps have a fearsome opening pair – Martin and Munro.
<h3>Lockie Ferguson</h3>
<figure id="attachment_358300" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-358300" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-358300" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343215.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358300" class="wp-caption-text">Lockie Ferguson (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The thunderbolt fast bowler Lockie Ferguson who is returning to the international cricket after an injury is also one of the players to watch out for in the series. Although Ferguson has got limited opportunities in the shortest format, he has been mighty impressive. In his short career of just five T20Is, the 28-year-old has scalped ten wickets. Among all the Kiwi bowlers, who have picked up at least ten wickets after WT20 2016, Ferguson has the best average (13.50), the best strike rate (11.4), and the best economy (7.10).
Lockie can be best used as a wicket-taking option with the new ball in the powerplay and in the middle-overs. The Auckland-born can bowl with an extreme pace of over 90 mph, which makes him very useful with hard new cherry. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL this season, because of his gun speed which suits the decks at Eden Gardens. However, he failed to make an impact because the skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dinesh-karthik-responds-to-s-sreesanths-claims-of-him-being-the-reason-behind-his-ouster-from-the-indian-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dinesh Karthik</a> did not use him quite well.
Since Ferguson is a hit-the-deck-hard kind of bowler, he is a very tempting option for the fast and bouncy tracks in Australia, where the next T20 World Cup will take place. Although he is not so reliable in the death overs as he is in other periods, he can do well by hitting hard lengths.
The right-arm pacer who will be playing only the first three T20Is in this series snared three wickets in the first practice match against England. Ferguson will be looking to put on good performances consistently, and make his case stronger for T20 World Cup 2020.
<h3>James Neesham</h3>
<figure id="attachment_305706" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-305706" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-305706" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/James-Neesham.jpg" alt="James Neesham" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-305706" class="wp-caption-text">James Neesham. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jimmy-neesham-mutes-a-few-words-on-twitter-after-all-blacks-dumped-out-of-rugby-world-cup-by-england/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jimmy Neesham</a> who almost won the World Cup for his side, would be hoping to cement his spot in the national T20 team. Neesham is not a regular feature in New Zealand’s T20I side, unlike the 50-over format. The batting all-rounder who made his T20I debut in 2012 has played only fifteen matches in the shortest format at the international level. He last played an international T20 game in January 2017 and has featured in only two T20Is since the last T20 World Cup.
With time, Neesham has worked on both aspects – batting and bowling, which is evident of late. The southpaw finished the World Cup 2019 as the third-highest run-scorer (232) for New Zealand, although not with imposing figures. However, he delivered the goods with the ball, as he finished the tournament as the third-most successful bowler for the Blackcaps. He scalped fifteen wickets in nine games, with an average of 19.46 and a strike rate of 21.8, both being the best for any Kiwi in the tourney.
Although numbers do not speak enough in favour of the 29-year-old, he provides good value in a T20 side and adds much-needed balance. He is a good batsman at number five or six, versed with decent finishing skills. The right-arm fast-medium bowler can also bowl two or three overs, as per the team&#8217;s requirement. With a couple of T20 World Cups lined up, Neesham will be eager to put his best foot forward.

These players will be keen to seal their position in the team ahead of the T20 World Cup next year.

New Zealand vs England: Three Kiwi players to watch out for in the T20I series

The current squad of the hosts does not look very promising. However, there are a few players to watch out for in the New Zealand vs England T20 series.