Last Update on: June 23rd, 2022 at 10:46 am
England and New Zealand take on each other in the final Test match at Headingly, Leeds starting from June 23. The hosts have reigned supreme in the series so far winning the first two Test matches and leading the series 2-0. The win at Trent Bridge was England’s 50th over the Kiwis Test matches. The Kiwis have the chance to pull one back in the final Test.
England will be led by Ben Stokes who took over as Test captain just before the start of the series. He had a point to prove in his first assignment and he delivered. 176 runs in the first two Tests and three wickets, Stokes has already made his mark as captain. With him was his ally Joot who scored a 115 to help them win the first Test and a 176 in the first innings of the second Test to help England have an advantage early on.
Eventually, courtesy of Jonny Bairstow’s 136 in the second innings England chased 299 in 50 overs in the second innings to make it 2-0. England have named their playing XI for the third Test with Jamie Overton added in place of James Anderson. He is the only change in the playing XI.
New Zealand, have found now answers yet to England’s counter-attacking style of playing Test cricket. They have certainly been more attacking and have taken the game by its neck to earn wins in both the Test matches. Heading into the third and final Test, they await on the availability of Devon Conway with Colin de Grandoihhome and Kyle Jamieson already ruled out of the series.
They have crucial WTC points up for grabs as well. Williamson has returned fit and is available for the third Test after missing the second due to covid.
ENG vs NZ Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s Match Between England And New Zealand, New Zealand Tour of England 2022, 3rd Test
ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Records
Overall – 109
ENG Won – 50
NZ Won – 12
Draw – 47
Recent Venue Records (Headingley, Leeds)
STATS – Test
Total matches 79
Matches won batting first 29
Matches won bowling first 32
Average 1st Inns scores 304
Average 2nd Inns scores 292
Average 3rd Inns scores 241
Average 4th Inns scores 166
Highest total recorded 653/4 (193 Ov) by AUS vs ENG
Lowest total recorded 61/10 (26.2 Ov) by WI vs ENG
Who Will Score Most Runs For England – Jos Root/ Ben Stokes
Who Will Take Most Wickets For England – James Anderson / Stuart Broad
Who Will Score Most Runs For New Zealand – Kane Williamson / Tom Latham
Who Will Pick Most Wickets For New Zealand – Trent Boult / Trent Boult
ENG vs NZ Prediction- Who Will Win Today’s Match Between England And New Zealand, New Zealand Tour of England 2022, 3rd Test
England have won the first two Tests very convincingly and are favourites to win the last Test match as well. They can very well win the series 3-0.
Also Read: Updated ICC World Test Championship Points Table After England vs New Zealand 1st Test
