Hold the press! After much ado in the multi-tournament in the past 45 days, it will be the hosts, England pitted against the 2015 World Cup runners-up, New Zealand in the final match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The match will be played on July 14, and it will take place at the ‘Mecca of Cricket’, i.e. Lord’s Stadium in London, England. The contest will have a start time for 3.00 PM IST for the fans in India. Both England and New Zealand had a tumultuous ride in the league stage. And in the semi-finals too, both Kiwis and the Poms played splendidly and outclassed their opponents in all the three departments. However, the English side were a bit more settled and dominant against Australia than New Zealand was against India. New Zealand vs England Cricket Score Final ODI Match.

With all said and done, it will be England taking on New Zealand in the all-important World Cup match. As teams ready themselves for the ICC World Cup 2019 Final, we at LatestLY bring you a list of mini-battles that will make the match more interesting for the fans.

Trent Boult vs Jason Roy

Trent Boult would be brimming high on confidence after snapping Virat Kohli in the semi-final. Not that he wasn’t in form in the entire tournament, but to play him in the finals, given the way he is bowling currently, would be a huge challenge for England’s batting line-up, especially Jason Roy up top. New Zealand vs England Dream11 Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for NZ vs ENG in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final.

As for Roy, his dynamic strokeplay and fearless approach while batting is something England would be banking upon. The manner in which he has carted the best of bowlers around the park in this World Cup, his duel with Boult will be worth watching.

Lockie Ferguson vs Joe Root

Lockie Ferguson has emerged as the top bowler in the Kiwis’ camp this World Cup. He has bowled fast, very fast, and slow too, as and when the situation has demanded of him. Ferguson has delivered in crunch situations throughout the tournament and how he takes on the Joe Root-challenge will be a sight to watch. New Zealand vs England CWC 2019 Final Match Ticket Price Goes Over Rs 13 Lakh, ICC Issues Advisory.

The England’s batsman is in some supreme form this World Cup, also emerging as the highest run-scorer for them. A lot will be at stake, an on his shoulders, as Root takes field in the World Cup 2019 final. Will Ferguson has the last laugh or will Root trump Ferguson in the showdown, will be intriguing to watch.

Jofra Archer vs Kane Williamson

Jofra Archer’s raw pace and bounce has harassed the best of batsmen in this World Cup. His variations and different lines and lengths have helped him snap wickets every now and then. England would be hoping that Archer helps their cause by sending the Kiwis’ top order back in the hut as soon as possible.

However, the task will not be an easy one, as he will be clashing against Kane Williamson, who is not only New Zealand’s great, but one of the world’s greatest in the current time. Williamson is in prime form too, and is known for his grit and fluent strokeplay. It will be delighting for the fans to see the battle between pace and placement at the grandest stage of them all. New Zealand vs England, ICC CWC 2019 Final Match Preview: Winner Takes All As Favourites English Side Face In-Form Black Caps.

Both England and New Zealand have had amazing runs in the World Cup 2019 respectively. However, with the Final, one really can’t say anything. India had a dream run in World Cup 2003 except a minor hurdle against Australia in the league stage. However, their hopes were dashed in the first half of the final only, when the Aussies set a target of 360.

Something similar has happened with New Zealand and England in this World Cup. Will the World Cup 2019 Final will be a reminiscence of it or not is for time to tell. However, with all said and done, it will be all down to which team performs the best on the matchday. Which side – England or New Zealand – are you rooting for this World Cup 2019? Till then, stay tuned to LatestLY for all the latest updates and news of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

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