England
New Zealand
As the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 looms on the horizon, England and New Zealand are poised to clash in their fourth and final ODI match of their ongoing bilateral series. Following this series, England will engage in a trio of ODIs against Ireland. Meanwhile, New Zealand will venture to the subcontinent for a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.
This match marks the last opportunity for these two teams to test their mettle against each other in a competitive setting before the World Cup. It will serve as a critical examination for both squads in challenging English conditions, offering a valuable crucible before they navigate the contrasting circumstances of the World Cup, hosted across various cities.
The contest is scheduled for Friday. The outcome holds significant weight, with England vying for a series victory, while a New Zealand triumph would level the series at 2-2. The top bookmakers in India have odds for this particular series.
Considering New Zealand's history of resilience there is a high probability that they will emerge victorious.
The betting tip is...
New Zealand will win the match
EnglandNew ZealandBen Stokes’ coming out of his ODI retirement has been the best news for England this whole summer. Seeing him bat, it feels like he never left this format of the game. In the previous match, he scored a magnificent century that set up the match for his team and helped them win. The top order of the team needs to chip in with more contributions and gear up for the forthcoming World Cup.
The playing 11 is expected to be the same for England in this match.
Predicted Lineup: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c, wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, and Reece Topley
Trent Boult has been New Zealand’s guiding light in this series so far. He has bowled like a magician with the new ball and has taken crucial wickets in every single game. Different batters have stepped up in different matches, but all of them need to be a little bit more consistent with runs flowing from their bats.
No changes are anticipated for New Zealand as they have a strong playing XI.
Predicted Lineup: Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c, wk), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, and Benjamin Lister
Based on the outcome of the previous match, England appears to be a formidable opponent for New Zealand. However, when it comes to cricket, it's unwise to discount the Blackcaps. Anticipating an enthralling showdown between the finalists of the previous ICC ODI World Cup, it is expected that New Zealand will assert themselves and even the series at 2-2, potentially sharing the trophy with the English team.
The confrontation between Trent Boult's left-arm pace and the English top-order batsmen promises to be a captivating focal point of the match.
