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New Zealand vs England First Test Tips - Blockbuster clash could swing home team's way
- New Zealand vs England First Test predictions to be played in Christchurch from Thursday, November 28
- England lost 3 of their last 4 Tests
- New Zealand won 5 of their last 7 home Tests
Can New Zealand keep England at bay in the first Test? (Getty Images)
New Zealand vs England First Test
It’s the start of an interesting three-match series as red-hot New Zealand look to extend their push for a World Test Championship final, as they host England. The first of the matches will be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch from Thursday morning, starting at 3:30am IST.
- New Zealand vs England First Test
- Head to Head
- New Zealand Form
- New Zealand Team News
- England Form
- England Team News
- New Zealand vs England First Test FAQs
There’s so much at stake for the Kiwis, who have kept themselves alive in the race to the final. Can they keep England away and pick up a win? It’s usually tough to determine which England will take the field these days, but their Bazball could find it tricky in these conditions. I am backing the home team to win here.
- England lost 3 of their last 4 matches (Tests)
- England lost 6 of their last 7 matches away from home (Tests)
- New Zealand won 5 of their last 7 matches at this venue (Tests)
- New Zealand won their last 3 matches (Tests)
- New Zealand won 5 of their last 7 home matches (Tests)
Head to Head
New Zealand has played England in 113 Tests so far, and the record is skewed in favor of the Poms. The Kiwis won just 13, lost 52, and the remaining 47 ended in draws.
The last time these sides met was in February 2023, when the two-match series ended 1-1 with England winning the first match and New Zealand winning the second.
New Zealand Form
New Zealand is fourth in the WTC standings with six wins and five losses from 11 Tests and 54.55 percentage points. This series is the only remaining chance for the Kiwis.
They need to win all three matches here to have any chance of qualifying for the final. Confidence will be high after inflicting a 3-0 whitewash in India.
The hosts will hope to build up on those results, although the conditions are different. Positively for them, Kane Williamson is back in contention, while Nathan Smith received his maiden call-up.
New Zealand Team News
Nathan Smith may have to wait a little more time for his first Test chance if Rachin Ravindra stays as their lone spinner. Jacob Duffy could be out of contention.
England Form
England is sixth in the standings with nine wins, nine losses, and one draw from their 19 matches. They have 40.78 percentage points and are already ruled out of the final contention.
The Poms also finish their engagements in this WTC cycle with this series, but don’t expect any slack attitude from them. That’s especially true, considering the fact that coach Brendon McCullum will look to leave his mark in a series against his home team.
The visitors played a two-day practice match against a New Zealand XI, which they came very close to winning.
England Team News
Jordan Cox is ruled out of the series, while Olly Stone, Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed, and Jacob Bethell could be left out of the playing XI.
New Zealand vs England First Test FAQs
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What time does New Zealand vs England First Test start?
This New Zealand vs England First Test match is being played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch starting at 3:30 a.m. IST on Thursday, November 28.
Verdict
New Zealand were simply sensational in India, while England were left in the cold in Pakistan. Both teams will hope that a return to familiar conditions could suit their game. It’s New Zealand who may have a slightly better edge, and I am backing them to win here.
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