New Zealand Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand. Photo Credit: (ICC)
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New Zealand are on a six-match winning streak in the longest format of the game as they head into a two-Test match series against England. The Kiwis will treat the series as a build-up to the World Test Championship final against India. In this article, we will write about New Zealand’s predicted playing XI in the first Test at Lord’s.

As compared to England, New Zealand have their senior players available and match fit. Coach Gary Stead has the cushion to pick the strongest possible XI from the available unit of players. New Zealand will be confident with their win against West Indies and Pakistan in the World Test Championship earlier. Also, the absence of key players in the opposition camp will be a huge advantage for the visitors.

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England vs New Zealand 2021, 1st Test: New Zealand’s Predicted Playing XI

Tom Latham

Tom Latham
Tom Latham (Image Credit: Twitter)

Latham has established himself as one of the key players for New Zealand in all formats. He contributed heavily to New Zealand’s success in the recent past with his scores at the top of the order. He scored 680 runs at an average of 40.00 in 11 games in the WTC. Against England, he will have a tough job of giving his team a good start.

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Anshuman Roy is an author at Cricketaddictor. He has been working with the organization since January 2022 and he has written more than 6000 articles for the website.