NZ vs ENG Dream11 Team: Top 5 Fantasy Picks for New Zealand vs England 1st Test
Published on: Feb 15, 2023 8:30 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 15, 2023 8:30 pm IST
NZ vs ENG Dream11 prediction: The first test will be a day night affair between these 2 sides. England absolutely demolished New Zealand when these two sides net each other last time around in England. That was the start of the brand of this current England team is playing. This series will be an exciting one nonetheless.
1. Joe Root
Joe Root is an excellent player in this format and he has breathtaking numbers against New Zealand. He is an excellent option for captian in all types of leagues.
Tests vs NZ | Runs | Average | Strike rate | Highest score vs NZ | Last 5 scores vs NZ |
16 | 1388 | 49 | 52 | 226 | 86*, 3, 5, 176, 115* |
2. Harry Brook
Harry Brook has had a fantastic start to his test career and it is only a start of what could be an exciting test career to follow. He is an aggressive player and could take away the game from opposition within a session.
Tests | Runs | Average | Strike rate | Highest score | Last 5 scores |
4 | 480 | 80 | 92 | 153 | 111, 108, 9, 87, 153 |
3. Kane Williamson
The former New Zealand test skipper has stunning records when it comes to tests that are being played in New Zealand. His average speak for themselves and he will be the most important player for NZ. He had an excellent series against Pakistan as well.
Tests in NZ | Runs | Average | Strike rate | Highest score in NZ | Last 5 scores |
41 | 3788 | 65 | 54 | 251 | 41, 36, 200*, 48, 31 |
4. Daryl Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell announced himself at this level after an extraordinary series against England in England. He scored centuries in all the 3 tests that he played against them in the previous series.
Tests vs ENG | Runs | Average | Strike rate | Highest score vs ENG | Last 5 scores vs ENG |
5 | 617 | 88 | 49 | 190 | 56, 109, 62*, 190, 108 |
5. Tim Southee
Tim Southee won’t be having the support of Kyle Jamieson, Trent Boult and Matt Henry. His new ball skills would be the deciding factor in the game.
Tests In NZ | Wickets | Average | Economy rate | Best bowling figures |
48 | 205 | 26 | 2.9 | 9/110 |