ENG VS NZ, Match 1, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023,

Live: ENG VS NZ, Match 1, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Ahmedabad | Live Match Centre | England vs New Zealand
PREVIEW: The stage is set for a big game as defending champions England prepare to take on the previous ODI World Cup runners-up, New Zealand in the highly anticipated opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The exciting game is scheduled on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The last time these two cricketing giants crossed paths on the World Cup stage was in the unforgettable final of the ODI World Cup 2019. In that thrilling game, England emerged victorious after boundary count rule, getting their first-ever World Cup title.

Now, as they prepare to face each other once more in the opening match of the Cricket World Cup 2023, anticipation is running high for what promises to be a competitive and exciting game. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting this match.

Batters can get good support from the pitch at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, although the initial overs might pose challenges. However, as players adapt to the conditions, the pitch becomes favourable for batting, especially with day-night fixtures in the ICC World Cup 2023, where dew may further enhance batting conditions during the 2nd Innings.

Teams:
England Team: Jonny Bairstow - Dawid Malan - Joe Root - Ben Stokes - Jos Buttler(w/c) - Liam Livingstone - Moeen Ali - Sam Curran - Chris Woakes - Adil Rashid - Mark Wood - Harry Brook - Gus Atkinson - Reece Topley - David Willey

New Zealand Team: Devon Conway - Will Young - Daryl Mitchell - Mark Chapman - Tom Latham(w/c) - Glenn Phillips - Rachin Ravindra - Ish Sodhi - Matt Henry - Trent Boult - Lockie Ferguson - Tim Southee - Mitchell Santner - James Neesham

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