ENG vs NZ, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Trent Boult vs Jonny Bairstow and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at Riverside Ground
England have never beaten New Zealand in the World Cup history after World Cup 1983, where they won the match by 106 runs. With a semi-final spot at the stake, both England and New Zealand will be bringing their A+ game into the match today. Stay tuned to LatestLY for all the latest updates about 2019 ICC World Cup.
The 41st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will see New Zealand readying itself for a battle to take on England’s challenge on July 3. The game will be played at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, England, with the start time being 3.00 PM IST. A win by either side, be it New Zealand or England, will see them through to the semi-finals, while the other will have to wait for other results to fall in place. England vs New Zealand Cricket Score 41th ODI Match in ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019.
A win by New Zealand will see them register a spot in the World Cup 2019 semi-finals, and England would be hoping that Pakistan doesn’t win their last match. As for England, if they win, they are through to the knock-outs, but then New Zealand will have to wait and see how the results fall in place.
With the match being a crucial one in context of the four semi-finalists, both England and New Zealand would be hoping nothing less than a win to qualify for the remaining spots. As the time ticks away for England vs New Zealand clash on Wednesday, we take a look at the list of mini-battles that the fans would be looking ahead. Live Cricket Streaming of England vs New Zealand Match on Ten Sports, Hotstar and Star Sports: Watch Free Telecast and Live Score of ENG vs NZ ICC CWC 2019 ODI Clash on TV and Online.
Trent Boult vs Jonny Bairstow
One of the best fast bowlers this tournament, Trent Boult has delivered whenever his captain has looked upto him. In the match against England, it will be no different for the fast bowler has contributed consistently. As for Jonny Bairstow, the English batsman hit a stupendous century against India – the strongest bowling attack this edition – and would be looking to carry on against the Kiwis as well.
Kane Williamson vs Jofra Archer
Kane Williamson has played with style, grit, panache, and finesse in this World Cup edition so ar. He has stepped up whenever his team has needed him to. It will be interesting to see how he tackles the pace and bounce Jofra Archer has to challenge him with. Archer might be carrying a niggle or two, but would a threatening force as he squares-off against New Zealand, especially, Williamson.
Lockie Ferguson vs Joe Root
Lockie Ferguson is quick, lightning fast and the type of bounce he derives from the pitch is quite a challenge for the batsmen to counter. He has been very effective to keep the pressure on at the other end during the Kiwis’ bowling. Will he able to succeed against Joe Root too?
The Englishman has scored consistently and been a vital cog in England’s success in the World Cup campaign so far. How he fares against the Black Caps’ bowling, especially Lockie Ferguson will determine England’s chances in the World Cup 2019.
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England have never beaten New Zealand in the World Cup history after World Cup 1983, where they won the match by 106 runs. With a semi-final spot at the stake, both England and New Zealand will be bringing their A+ game into the match today. Stay tuned to LatestLY for all the latest updates about 2019 ICC World Cup.
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