ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, and Injury Update of 1st Test Match match between England and New Zealand.
ENG vs NZ 1st Test Match Preview:
New Zealand will take on England in 1st test match of the three-match Test series at Lord’s, London.
It was only last year that the Kiwis were in the UK when they beat England 1-0 and also won the World Test Championship final against India. Their form in 2022 has been iffy. The Kane Williamson-led side have drawn both the series they’ve played at home 1-1 against Bangladesh and South Africa.
On the other hand, this is a fresh start for England under new captain Ben Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum. They have won just one out of their last 17 Tests and will be desperate to turn things around. England’s last Test series win came in early 2021 when they beat Sri Lanka 2-0.
ENG vs NZ 1st Test Match Details:
Venue: Lord’s, London
Date & Time: Jun 02-Jun 06, at 03:30 PM IST
Live Score: CricketAddictor
ENG vs NZ 1st Test Match Pitch Report:
The track at the Lord’s, London has plenty on offer for the batsmen. The ball comes onto the bat nicely. With both sides boasting a power-packed batting line-up, one can expect a high-scoring contest.
Average scores as per innings:
| Average 1st Inns scores | 313 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 298 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 257 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 154 |
ENG vs NZ 1st Test Match Probable Playing XIs:
ENG: Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson
NZ: Will Young, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson (C), Devon Conway, Tom Blundell (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel/Matt Henry
Top Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
ENG
Joe Root will be a captaincy favorite. The former England Test captain has been in terrific form in the recent past and has scored 358 runs in Test cricket this year. Plus, he has scored 1484 runs at an average of 53 with four tons and five fifties at Lord’s.
Ben Stokes will be a top all-round option. The new England Test skipper has fared well in the longest format in 2022, scoring 329 runs and taking seven wickets in five Test matches.
The classy Ben Foakes will get his due chance as a wicket-keeper batsman in this tour. He has made 506 runs from 11 Test matches.
Jonny Bairstow has been in excellent touch with the bat. He has struck two hundreds in the last four Test matches that he has played. Overall, he has got 380 runs at an average of 54.28 in 2022.
Stuart Broad has also made a welcome return to the English side. He has taken 537 wickets from 152 Test matches.
James Anderson returns to the England Test side and he has been bowling well. The veteran seamer is the leading wicket-taker at Lord’s with 110 wickets at an average of 24.57 and has taken seven fifers here. Thus, he can be backed as fantasy captain.
NZ
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is back to represent his country after missing the home summer due to injury. The onus will be on the skipper to deliver in this three-match Test series.
Will Young has been batting really well in the County cricket this season. He amassed 331 runs at an average of 55.16 which includes two fifties and a ton. He will be the key for New Zealand at the top of the order.
Devon Conway has been in fabulous form with the bat and has had a magnificent start to his Test career. He smashed a double ton on debut at Lord’s last year. Overall, he has got 767 runs at an average of 63.91 in his Test career so far.
Kyle Jamieson has had a middling 2022 so far but he is a high-quality bowler and has been highly impressive in Test cricket over the last couple of years. He has picked up 66 wickets in 14 Tests at an average of 18.72 so far.
Left-arm pacer Trent Boult will be key for New Zealand’s success in this Test series. He has bagged 301 scalps from 75 Test matches.
Tim Southee could be a solid choice as vice-captain. The experienced New Zealand pacer has taken 16 wickets in four Tests this year. His record in England is excellent as well u2013 32 wickets at an average of 27.43.
ENG vs NZ Must Picks for Dream11 Team Prediction:
| Player | Statistics (Last 5 matches) | Dream 11 Points |
| Devon Conway | 461 runs | 166, 135, 51, 132 |
| Trent Boult | 36 runs + 25 wickets | 135, 100, 117, 116 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 67 runs + 14 wickets | 116, 106, 61, 95 |
| Joe Root | 258 runs + 2 wickets | 61, 89, 151, 205, 29 |
| Stuart Broad | 47 runs + 19 wickets | 41, 0, 79, 124, 125 |
| James Anderson | 16 runs + 14 wickets | 68, 39, 76, 82, 25 |
ENG vs NZ Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain – Joe Root, James Anderson, Ben Stokes
Vice-Captain – Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Kane Williamson
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper – Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes
Batsmen – Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Joe Root (C), Devon Conway (VC)
All-Rounders – Ben Stokes, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers – James Anderson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper – Jonny Bairstow
Batsmen – Will Young, Tom Latham, Joe Root, Devon Conway
All-Rounders – Ben Stokes, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers – James Anderson (C), Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson (VC)
ENG vs NZ 1st Test Match Probable Winner:
England is expected to win this match between England and New Zealand.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.