England vs New Zealand Test Series Schedule
England host New Zealand in a Test series that brings together a range of the best batters and bowlers in the longest format. With the English looking to build on their brand of swashbuckling cricket, New Zealand will feel they have every chance of taking wickets if there is any kind of sub-par batting. With the Test match arena an unforgiving place, expect to see both sides go all out to secure a series win.
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Teams & Format
The format of the series will see the two nations battling in the Test match arena. An international Test match will see teams battling across a maximum of five days. Both teams are given a total of 20 wickets split into two 10 wicket innings. The winner of the Test will be the side that scores the most runs.
Test match cricket is the oldest and most gruelling of the three major formats. Teams are tested on their ability to bat and bowl on the same wicket across five days, with the conditions changing with each session. The winner will be the side that can best handle the conditions by utilising a range of bowling options, strong fielding and batters that can score runs or shoulder extreme pressure.
England arrive as the favourites to win the series, but they have not been hugely consistent. Able to beat anyone on their day, England will be confident they can use the green pitches and generally overcast conditions to get the ball to swing. However, when batting has been tough, collapses have come freely.
New Zealand come into this one as the underdogs, but they will know that they have the ability to beat their hosts. Blessed with some brilliant batters and bowlers, when things go right for the Black Caps, they are also able to beat any side on the planet. A series win in England would be a major statement for a side looking to edge closer to the summit.
Key Players & Prospects
| Player (Team) | Prospects |
|---|---|
| Joe Root (England) | Joe Root is England's greatest ever run scorer and the key cog in their batting unit. Root has been there and done it, scoring centuries with sublime drives in batter-friendly conditions whilst being the man to shoulder the team when wickets are tumbling around him. |
| Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) | While there are a number of more experienced players than Rachin Ravindra in the touring party, the all-rounder is proving himself to be a very important part of the side. Able to score runs with intelligent shots or big hitting, Ravindra can also chip in with key wickets with his spin. |
England vs New Zealand Test Series Popular Betting Markets
- Top Bowler: This market is harder to call than you might think, with the object of the market to pick the bowler that will take the most wickets. When conditions overhead are cloudy and the pitch is green, a new-ball bowler can find a long of swing, with this seeing wickets tumble. As the match progresses, cracks and foot-holes will appear in the pitch, making spin more dangerous. This market is about weighing up whether a quick will bundle the opposition our quickly or if a spinner will be required as the pitch deteriorates.
- Highest Opening Partnership: Opening the batting in England is one of the toughest jobs in cricket. With the ball swinging both into and away from the batters, any doubt in the batsmen's minds could see wickets tumble. This means that backing either partnership to flourish comes with its own risks as the bowlers look to get into the middle-order quickly.
