The cricketing world’s spotlight shifts to The Rose Bowl in Southampton as England and New Zealand gear up for the second One-Day International (ODI) in their much-anticipated 4-match series, set for this Sunday. This clash promises a riveting battle between two formidable teams.
In the series opener, the Black Caps showcased their dominance, clinching a commanding 8-wicket victory and taking a 1-0 lead. With this impressive start, New Zealand is eager to maintain their winning streak and solidify their series position.
Conversely, England is determined to rebound from their initial match setback. The English team possesses abundant talent and experience, fully capable of turning the tables on New Zealand. Expectations run high for the home team to launch a spirited comeback and level the series.
England vs New Zealand 2023, 2nd ODI:
Date and Time: September 10; 11:00 pm local | 10:00 am GMT | 03:30 pm IST
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Rose Bowl Pitch Report:
The pitch at this venue is renowned for its reliability, providing batters with a consistent bounce and minimal variation. These conditions set the stage for high-scoring matches, making it an ideal setting for batsmen.
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ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Tom Latham
- Batters: Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Glenn Phillips, Dawid Malan
- All-rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Liam Livingstone, Rachin Ravindra
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Adil Rashid
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Jos Buttler (c), Joe Root (vc)
Choice 2: Tom Latham (c), Glenn Phillips (vc)
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway, Chris Woakes, Lockie Ferguson
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team for today’s match (10:00 am GMT, 2nd ODI):
Squads:
England: Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone, Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c and wk), Jonny Bairstow, Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Sam Curran, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c and wk), Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Ben Lister