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The first ODI match between England Women and New Zealand Women will take place at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, on 10th May at 3:30 PM IST.
Get the best ENG vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the New Zealand Women's Tour of England 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Heather Knight – England captain featured in 157 ODIs, accumulating 4,325 runs alongside 56 wickets with her reliable off-spin. 
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Amelia Kerr – New Zealand all-rounder played 90 ODIs, scoring 2,659 runs and taking 126 wickets, including remarkable figures of 7/34. |
Top Picks:
Brooke Halliday – New Zealand all-rounder appeared in 53 ODIs, compiling 1,414 runs and contributing 8 wickets for her side. |
Amy Jones – England wicketkeeper-batter played 98 ODIs, scoring 2,659 runs while completing 91 catches and 22 stumpings. |
Budget Picks:
Rosemary Mair – New Zealand pacer played 28 ODIs, claiming 25 wickets, including impressive career-best bowling figures of 5/50. |
Danielle Gibson – England all-rounder featured in 15 ODIs, contributing 133 runs and collecting 15 wickets during her developing career. |
ENG vs NZ New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Amelia Kerr & Heather Knight |
Vice-Captain | Amy Jones & Brooke Halliday |
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Amy Jones (vc), Isabella Gaze
- Batsmen – Heather Knight, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday
- All-rounders – Amelia Kerr ©, Emma Arlott
- Bowlers – Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Jess Kerr, Charlie Dean
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Amy Jones
- Batsmen – Heather Knight ©, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday (vc)
- All-rounders – Amelia Kerr, Danielle Gibson, Emma Arlott
- Bowlers – Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today 1st ODI New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Laura Filler | NA | NA |
Polly Inglis | NA | NA |
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today 1st ODI New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Amelia Kerr |
GL Captaincy Choice | Heather Knight |
Punt Picks | Rosemary Mair and Danielle Gibson |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-2-4 |
ENG vs NZ Match Preview:
England Women’s Cricket Team will face New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Banks Homes Riverside on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM IST. This series will begin New Zealand Women’s tour of England before both teams move into the T20I leg later in the month. England Women carry a strong historical advantage in this rivalry after winning 46 of the 85 ODIs played between the two sides.
England Women will enter this series with Charlie Dean leading the ODI side for the first time. The hosts possess a balanced lineup with aggressive batters like Maia Bouchier and Alice Capsey providing depth in the middle order. In addition, Sophie Ecclestone will play a major role with her spin bowling, while Lauren Bell is expected to lead the pace attack in helpful conditions. England will aim to use home conditions effectively and begin the series with a confident performance.
Meanwhile, New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team arrives with positive momentum after a convincing 70-run warm-up victory against the ECB Development XI. Amelia Kerr guided the batting lineup with a composed 44-run innings, while Rosemary Mair impressed with the ball by taking important early wickets. The Riverside pitch is likely to provide balanced conditions, although the pacers may receive extra movement under cloudy skies during the opening overs. As the match progresses, spinners could also influence the game significantly, making this opening ODI an important tactical battle for both teams.
ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
England Women | 46 |
New Zealand Women | 37 |
ENG vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 10°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 240 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 48% |
ENG vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
England Women Playing 11:
1) Maia Bouchier
2) Emma Lamb
3) Heather Knight
4) Alice Capsey
5) Amy Jones (wk)
6) Freya Kemp
7) Danielle Gibson
8) Sophie Ecclestone
9) Charlie Dean (capt)
10) Lauren Bell
11) Linsey Smith
New Zealand Women Playing 11:
1) Suzie Bates
2) Georgia Plimmer
3) Amelia Kerr (capt)
4) Maddy Green
5) Brooke Halliday
6) Isabella Gaze (wk)
7) Nensi Patel
8) Jess Kerr
9) Rosemary Mair
10) Molly Penfold
11) Bree Illing
ENG vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head records and home conditions, England Women is expected to win this match.
