England vs New Zealand Playing 11 for the Opening Match of the ICC World Cup 2023: The ICC ODI World Cup 2023, the biggest cricket tournament, is about to begin in just one day. All the teams have already arrived in India for this major event. On October 5th, England, the defending champions, will take on New Zealand, the runners-up from 2019. This exciting match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM IST. In this article, we will provide you with information about the expected playing 11 for England and New Zealand opening match of the ICC World Cup 2023.
ENG vs NZ World Cup 2023 Opening Match
| Tournament | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 |
| Match | ENG vs NZ, 1st Match |
| Date | Thursday, October 05, 2023 |
| Time | 2:00 PM |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
ENG vs NZ World Cup 2023 1st Match Preview
The England team is currently ranked fifth in the ICC ODI rankings, boasting 3,057 points and a rating of 105. Meanwhile, the Blackcaps, New Zealand’s team, holds the sixth position with 3,397 points and a rating of 103. However, comparing these teams solely based on rankings would not do justice.
England is led by the powerful batsman Jos Buttler in the upcoming World Cup. On the other side, New Zealand’s captain, Kane Williamson, known for his calm demeanor, will be shouldering the responsibility. Notably, Williamson is making a return to the field after a significant absence. He suffered an injury while fielding in the IPL 2023, causing him to miss the tournament.
England vs New Zealand Expected Playing 11
England Expected Playing 11 vs New Zealand
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler (c), Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran, Reece Topley, Mark Wood
New Zealand Expected Playing 11 vs England
Devon Conway, Finn Allen, WA Young, DJ Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (C), Tim Southee, MJ Henry, Trent Boult
