England will begin their tour of New Zealand on November 28 with a position in the World Test Championship Final up for grabs. As Three Lions’ Bazball tests the tenacity of the Kiwis, the long-respected rivalry that has generated numerous great games will once again be on show.
New Zealand will host England for three Test matches.
The first match will take place in Christchurch from November 28 to December 2, and the second match will take place in Wellington from December 6 to 10. From December 14 to 18, the third and last game will take place in Hamilton.
After their series sweep in India, which no side has accomplished since the 1999–2000 series when India lost to South Africa, New Zealand would be feeling very proud. New Zealand is undoubtedly in the running for the WTC final after winning the series in India. Should they triumph in their final three Test matches against England, their final score will be 64.29%. Although it won’t ensure qualifying, this will keep them in the running. Their percentage will fall to 57.14% if they lose one of those tests, though, and depending on other outcomes, it might still be sufficient.
However, despite defeating New Zealand 3-0, England can end with a maximum win percentage of 48.86 because to their two losses in Pakistan. It’s quite unlikely to be sufficient for qualification, but if a few other things go their way, they have a mathematical possibility of placing second with a time of 48.86.
It will pit England’s aggressive batting squad against New Zealand’s potent bowling side, who have excelled this season. With players like Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, and Zak Crawley at the top of the list and formidable all-rounders like Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes behind them, the Kiwi bowling lineup will have their hands full.
Tim Southee and Matt Henry will lead New Zealand’s bowling attack, assisted by teenager William Orourke, who has shown promise in his limited seven-match Test career.
In contrast, New Zealand will have to rely on the flamboyance of Rachin Ravindra, the experience of Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Darryl Mitchell, and Kane Williamson to take on England’s relatively youthful bowling attack. Mark Wood, who is sidelined with a bone-stress injury in his right elbow, would undoubtedly be missed by England because of his blazing pace.
NZ vs ENG 2024 Squads
New Zealand
Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (2nd & 3rd Tests)
England
Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes
NZ vs ENG 2024 Fixtures
1st Test: Nov 28-Dec 2, Christchurch
2nd Test: Dec 6-10, Wellington
3rd Test: Dec 14-18, Hamilton
NZ vs ENG 2024 Broadcast details
Where can you watch New Zealand and England Test series?
The series will be live on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD.
Where can you stream the series between New Zealand and England?
Indian fans can stream the series on Sony LIV from 3:30 AM IST.
India
