Match Details
Date: 5 October 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Match Preview:
After a wait of four years, the ICC ODI World Cup returns in 2023 with an incredible opening encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The tournament's first match will be the CWC 2019 final between England and New Zealand. Both times have been performing well but the Three Lions enter this encounter as slight favourites with a recent series win over the Black Caps in England.
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Pitch Report:
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been termed a batting paradise in T20 cricket after the recent IPL season. But in ODI cricket, the ground hasn’t regularly produced massive totals with the average score being 242. The wickets in Ahmedabad tend to be slower in nature but as the game plays through the batters can eventually get set and then score a lot of runs.
Team Analysis:
England
The defending champions, England have ruled white-ball cricket, especially after winning T20 World Cup in Australia. The baz-ball approach has undoubtedly revolutionised the 50-over game. The English batting lineup is arguably the best with the likes of Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali in top form. The only shortcoming which could hinder the Three Lions’ chances would be the bowling with a weaker spin attack.
SportsTiger Playing XI of England
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid
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New Zealand
On the other hand, the New Zealand team hasn’t been at their best with a continued absence of players due to injuries. The Blackcaps will further miss stars like Kane Williamson and Tim Southee, who could miss several games in the tournament. But despite these concerns, the Kiwis have turned up with a squad of quality players, who have a lot of experience in Indian conditions. Despite having a great batting lineup, the Kiwi bowlers could be under the pump, especially the spinners.
SportsTiger Playing XI of New Zealand
Devon Conway, Will Young, Tom Latham (c & wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
England has a better chance to win this fixture and defeat New Zealand to start the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 with a win.
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