ENG vs NZ LIVE Score – ENGLAND vs New Zealand Live: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl first in the first Test at Lord’s. The Kiwis will have a full-strength pace attack against a struggling England batting order. Follow ENG vs NZ 1ST Test Ball by Ball Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
As for teams, Trent Boult has been included in the Playing X despite returning from IPL 2022 only two days ago. Ajaz Patel is the only spinner for New Zealand. For England, Matty Potts makes his debut while Stuart Broad and James Anderson return.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult
England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Alex Lees, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Matty Potts, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
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ENG vs NZ LIVE SCORE: Ben Stokes led England targets test revival vs Kane Williamson’s New Zealand: Follow ENG vs NZ Ball by Ball LIVE Updates
England Playing XI: The hosts have announced their playing XI before the game. Matthew Potts makes his debut. Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes both are included in the playing XI. Jack Leach gets the nod ahead of a fourth specialist seamer.
Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson
New Zealand Playing XI: Daryll Mitchell gets an opportunity in the middle order in place of injured Henry Nicholls. Trent Boult will miss out from the Kiwi line-up. New Zealand will have to take a call on his replacement in the XI. If they don’t opt for a fourth seamer, PERFECT-10 holder Ajaz Patel will be in contention.
Probable XI: 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
Getting ready for England! Bowling coach Shane Jurgensen shares some insight into the team’s planning and preparation ahead of Thursday’s first Test against @englandcricket at the @HomeOfCricket 🏏
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England vs NewZealand LIVE: England’s new Test skipper Stokes is a naturally attacking player. He likes to take on the opposition.
England’s Test coach Brendon McCullum also believes in playing a fearless brand of cricket. The Stokes- McCullum partnership will infuse some much-needed energy in England’s Test cricket.
England’s premier fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad are also back and the duo would like to prove a point.
Middle-order in focus for New Zealand as they play the first Test without Ross Taylor – Meanwhile, the visitors will not have their most capped player Ross Taylor. Williamson and Tom Latham will now have to take ownership to score runs.
The visitors will also won’t have Trent Boult as he came he just reached England after playing the IPL final against Gujarat Titans.
Nonetheless, New Zealand have other pacers Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, and Matt Henry.
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Match Details
England vs New Zealand, 1st Test
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Stadium
Date & Time: 02 – 06 June at 3:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: SonyLiv App
ENG vs NZ Pitch Report
The first Test match will be at Lord’s Cricket Stadium. The pitch out here is assist pace bowlers due to swing on offer. James Anderson has taken the most wickets at this ground. He will again hold the key for England. The average first innings on this ground are 258 in the last five Tests.
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