NZ vs ENG Match Prediction- 1st Test, England tour of New Zealand 2024

England's Test cricket team which is led by Ben Stokes will face a stern test against New Zealand in a two-match series starting on November 28th, 2024.

England, under the 'Bazball' era, has experienced a rollercoaster year. While they've secured impressive victories, they've also suffered some disappointing defeats and will be eager to regain momentum, especially after a challenging tour of Pakistan.

New Zealand, on the other hand, is coming off a dominant series win in India. They need a similar level of performance to secure their spot in the WTC final.
NZ vs ENG Team Analysis

NZ vs ENG Squads

New Zealand

Tom Latham will be leading the New Zealand team in the first NZ vs ENG Test and the Captain has good run-off form off late and will look to do well again.

England

Ben Stokes will be leading England in the first NZ vs ENG game.

NZ vs ENG Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The first two days have usually been quite helpful to seamers at Hagley Oval with the pitch offering ample bounce and lateral movement.

Early support for the fast bowlers would be expected with early sessions going to be important for the batters. Over two days, the contest could stretch much beyond that, and the surface would naturally ease out to provide a better scope for stroke play. Minimal turn here for the spinners might shift focus to the pacers to do the job.

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Form and Fitness

Mark Wood is out of the NZ vs ENG Test matches due to a bone stress injury in his right elbow.

Tactical Acumen

England: England's batting inconsistency recently remains a worry, especially in how they will stem New Zealand's disciplined bowling attack.

And that has put an onus squarely on Joe Root and Harry Brook - if their top order continues to fail at crucial junctures, these two will have to stabilize the innings and keep things competitive for the hosts.

New Zealand: New Zealand starts the series on a high with a string of good form coming into this series. Its bowlers, spearheaded by Tim Southee and Matt Henry, have been potent at home. Williamson and Rachin Ravindra are likely to assume more responsibility with the bat and look to tire England's bowling during the middle overs.

NZ vs ENG Match Prediction- 1st Test, England tour of New Zealand 2024

NZ vs ENG Score Prediction

If New Zealand bats first

If England bats first

NZ vs ENG - Players to perform prediction

NZ: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, and Tim Southee will be key players for New Zealand.

ENG: Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Chris Woakes, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Brydon Carse, and Ben Stokes are key players for England.

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for NZ in the match: Rachin Ravindra or Kane Williamson

Who will score the most runs for ENG in the match: Zack Crawley or Joe Root

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Matt Henry or Tim Southee

Who will pick the most wickets for ENG in the match: Brydon Carse or Chris Woakes

Conclusion - Who will win the match?

The cloudy conditions at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, combined with a pace-friendly pitch, could give New Zealand the edge over England. The Kiwis have been in fine form, with their bowlers exploiting home conditions effectively, unlike England, who have struggled to adapt to similar scenarios