ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: 2nd T20I Match Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for England vs New Zealand Dream11 Team

Following the conclusion of the 1st T20I match of the 4-match T20I series on August 30, England and New Zealand are all set to face each other on September 1 for the second T20I match. The second game of the series will be played at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, UK.

The first game ended in a very one-sided affair which saw England race to their paltry target of 140 in just 14 overs. The Kiwis scored at a very subdued rate and were jolted by a fall of wickets at regular intervals. Luke Wood and Brydon Carse did the bulk of the damage for England picking up 6 wickets in total to put the shackles on New Zealand’s scoring rate. In the end, Harry Brook and Dawid Malan made a meal of the chase and smashed brilliant scores of 43 (27) and 54 (42) to get to their required target with 6 overs to spare.

As we build up to the upcoming ENG vs NZ Dream11 clash, here is everything that you need to know about the second T20I match of the series.

England vs New Zealand, Match 2
1 September, 10:30 PM IST
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, England

ENG vs NZ Preview

England and New Zealand have clashed on 24 occasions in T20Is. Out of these 24 games, England have won 15 whereas New Zealand have come out victorious on 8 occasions. It is quite obvious that England have always had the last laugh over the Black Caps. The hosts are currently leading the series by 1-0 and look well and truly in command.

Form Guide

England: WLLLW
New Zealand: LWLWW

Old Trafford Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The pitch at Old Trafford is greenish-brown in color and flat which is ideal for batsmen and over time spin bowlers. As the wicket is flatter, the conditions are excellent for batting as teams have had enormous success in posting big totals. The average first innings score on this venue is 164 and the teams chasing have won more matches (6) as opposed to teams batting first (2). hence, it will be an ideal to decision to bowl first and make the most of the pitch during the later half od the game.

Last result at the venue

Match: Pakistan vs England
Pakistan: 154/6 in 20 overs
England: 155/7 in 19.4 overs

England won by 3 wickets.

ENG Playing 11

1. Jonny Bairstow
2. Will Jacks
3. Dawid Malan
4. Harry Brook
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jos Buttler
7. Moeen Ali
8. Sam Curran
9. Adil Rashid
10. Brydon Carse
11. Luke Wood

England Team News

• England are most likely to go with their winning combination ahead of their second fixture.

Dawid Malan against New Zealand in T20I

Jos Buttler against New Zealand in T20I

NZ Playing 11

1. Finn Allen
2. Devon Conway
3. Tim Seifert
4. Glenn Phillips
5. Mark Chapman
6. Daryl Mitchell
7. Mitchell Santner
8. Kyle Jamieson
9. Ish Sodhi
10. Tim Southee
11. Matt Henry

New Zealand Team News

• We could see some forced changes in their fast-bowling department which proved to be quite expensive in the first game.

Daryl Mitchell vs England in T20I

Tim Southee vs England in T20I

Who will win today’s match between England vs New Zealand

England are already ahead in the series by 1-0 and have the winning momentum behind them. They registered a crushing victory against the Black Caps on Wednesday and certainly look high on confidence. Although New Zealand has all the firepower they need to turn the tide, they will need to put up an extraordinary show against an all-round England attack which could be a tall order to fill.

Eng vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler
Batsmen: Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Harry Brook, Will Jacks
All-rounder: Sam Curran, Mitchell Santner, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Brydon Chase, Tim Southee, Matt Henry

Who are Best Captain Options for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Tim Southee, Dawid Malan

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner

What are Eng vs NZ Fantasy Tips?

• Dawid Malan has an impressive record against New Zealand in T20I and looked good in the last game scoring 54 (42). He is a highly compact player and should be included in your Dream 11 squad as a premium top-order batsman.
• Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali can be very handy options with the bat and ball and can offer your side a great deal of stability.
• Lockie Ferguson has erred predominately on the higher side in the past few T20Is conceding at more than 9 RPO. Avoid including him in your Dream11 squad as a premium fast bolwer.

Where to watch Eng vs NZ live?

Telecast: SkySports

Live Streaming: Fancode