ICC World Cup 2019: Final, England vs New Zealand – Match Prediction

The cricketing world will see a new winner when host England will go up against the 2015 runners-up New Zealand in the final of the ICC World Cup 2019 on July 14 (Sunday) at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

England-New Zealand clash in World Cup final

New Zealand stunned table toppers India in the semifinals to progress through to the finals of the World Cup. The experienced batting duo of Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor has been shouldering the responsibility after consistent failures from the top order. Meanwhile, their bowling attack, powered by the intensity of Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry and well-supported by disciplined Trent Boult has been producing match-defining results in the tournament. The Kiwis will look to put another all-round effort against England in the final to cross the final hurdle in the competition.

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On the other hand, England’s top-order has been in significant form throughout the World Cup. The top three of Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root, have amassed 1,471 runs between them and will look to do the job one more time. The bowling – Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes also look in good shape with everyone chipping in with crucial contributions throughout the tournament. England, who have produced some outstanding cricket in the last four years and will need one more win to reach the pinnacle of success.

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Date and Venue: England vs New Zealand, July 14 (Sunday), 3:00 PM IST, at the Lord’s Cricket Stadium in London

Match Prediction

The last time England went up against New Zealand in the group stages, the host secured a convincing win at the Chester-le-Street. It will be an intense clash when both these sides go up against each other in the finals of the ICC World Cup 2019.

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Both teams have quality players in their ranks who can win matches single-handedly on any given day. But England will have the crowd support of the final day who will rally behind their team. As a result, the top-ranked ODI side will have a slight advantage to lift their first World Cup trophy at the Lord’s.