New Delhi : England have announced their starting XI for the opening T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch this Saturday, with Harry Brook, who took over as England’s white-ball captain earlier this year, leading the side. Consequently, this much-anticipated England vs NZ T20I lineup is set to captivate cricket fans.
Firstly, Phil Salt and Jos Buttler will open the innings for England. In addition, promising youngster Jacob Bethell, who has impressed in the domestic circuit and with the England Lions, secured a place in the middle order. Moreover, Tom Banton returns to the T20I setup, joining Sam Curran and Jordan Cox to strengthen the middle order. Overall, the England vs NZ T20I lineup will showcase these talented players.
Brydon Carse and Luke Wood will spearhead the fast-bowling attack, while Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid provide England with skilled spin options to exploit any turn at Hagley Oval. Meanwhile, on Monday, New Zealand announced its squad for the upcoming home T20I series against England, with skipper Mitchell Santner and all-rounder Rachin Ravindra returning. Consequently, fans eagerly await to see the New Zealand players in the England vs NZ T20I lineup.
Furthermore, Jimmy Neesham, who impressed against Australia as a late replacement for Ravindra, joins as the seam-bowling all-rounder alongside the pace attack of Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, and Kyle Jamieson. This combination forms a dynamic England vs NZ T20I lineup.
In addition, Michael Bracewell joins Santner in the spin department, while Ish Sodhi misses out from the previous squad. Meanwhile, wicket-keeper Tim Seifert will take the gloves and joins the same batting unit that faced Australia.
England’s playing XI for the 1st T20I: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
New Zealand’s squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert.
–IANS
