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ENG vs NZ 4th ODI: Both teams hope to make big gains

Friday, 15-Sep-2023, 09:56 AM
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Registering their thumping Victory in the third ODI, England will be hosting New Zealand in the fourth and final ODI on Friday at The Lord’s. Third ODI had seen England cruise to 181-run victory in which Ben Stokes had played a major role with his 182-run knock. England are leading four-match series 2-1 as they would eye series victory moving into the fourth ODI. England had also registered their victory in the second match where they had thrashed Kiwis by (79) runs (DLS). This would be the important game for both teams because both teams would benefit from the victory in this match.

England would hope to finish the series with series victory to consolidate their confidence ahead of the ODI World Cup. Moreover, their players have also been in good rhythm, so, it would be a big positive for England. On the other hand, New Zealand have only won the first match, with which they have kept themselves alive in the series. If New Zealand secure win in this match then they would be able to draw series 2-2.

England Probable XI: Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley

New Zealand Probable XI: Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Lister, Trent Boult

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