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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - England won the toss and choose to bowl first
New Zealand beat England by 423 runs
England have won 6 of their last 7 Tests against New Zealand, including two in the ongoing series.
England are favorites to win this Test and make it 3-0.
Tournament: | England tour of New Zealand, 2024 |
Format: | test |
Venue: | Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 22.4°C|Partly Cloudy |
With the series already in hand, England will aim for a 3-0 whitewash when they face New Zealand in the third and final Test at Hamilton on Saturday. The Kiwis, who stunned India in their previous series, had hoped to mount a strong challenge on home turf. However, England has proven dominant in all facets of the game, securing a commanding 2-0 lead. However, recent form suggests that England have the edge in its encounter.
209/10 in 53.2
NZ VS ENG
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483/10 in 162.3
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126/10 in 45.3
After their triumphant series in India, New Zealand had positioned themselves as strong candidates for the WTC finals. But their fortunes took a nosedive at home after they lost the first Tests against England quite comprehensively. With the series now already gone, the Kiwis will look to save face by avoiding a whitewash.
The hosts' batting has been particularly disappointing, with openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham failing to fire, averaging under 25 across their four innings. Conway's absence in the game due to injury adds to their woes but has paved the way for Will Young to step in. Young was one of New Zealand’s top performers against India, scoring 244 runs in 6 innings at an average of 49.
In the middle order, only Kane Williamson has shown any semblance of form, leaving much to be desired from Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Tom Blundell. Ravindra has had an unusually quiet series and we are expecting a big score from him in this Test.
On the bowling front, the performance has been mediocre. Tim Southee, in what could be his last series, has only four wickets to his name. Matt Henry has been the standout with 9 wickets in 4 innings at an average of 26.55. There's a chance William O’Rourke might make way for Mitchell Santner.
Will Young, Tom Latham (C), Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell (WK), Mitchell Santner/ William O’Rourke, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith Glenn Phillips
Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William O'Rourke, Mitchell Santner
England have been nothing short of masterful on this tour, clinching a series victory in New Zealand for the first time in over 15 years with two thumping wins on the trot.
Harry Brook has been in sensational form (349 runs in 3 innings at an average of 116), leading the run-scoring charts with two centuries and a fifty. He's been ably ed by Joe Root, Ollie Pope, and Jacob Bethell in the middle order, ensuring a consistent flow of runs.
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley have provided a solid platform at the top, while captain Ben Stokes adds further depth to an already strong lineup.
England's bowling unit has been equally effective, with Brydon Carse (16 wickets in 4 innings at an average of 12.81) leading the way as the series’ top wicket-taker. Gus Atkinson's hat-trick in the last match showed his ability to strike at crucial moments. Chris Woakes has been a reliable partner, and Shoaib Bashir provides a valuable spin option.
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir
Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Ollie Pope, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Shoaib Bashir
Seddon Park in Hamilton, known for its batting-friendly conditions, offers a flat track that generally aids run-scoring, especially in the first two days. The pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, but there's usually enough in it for the bowlers by the third or fourth day. Fast bowlers might find some early movement, particularly with the new ball, but overall, it's a venue where batsmen can play big innings. The outfield is quick, which can help in chasing down totals or accumulating runs quickly.
The weather in Hamilton will be very warm in the first two days. The third day will be extremely cloudy while the fourth day might see some showers in the afternoon, which might interrupt the game. The final day of the match will have clear weather.
The average first innings score at Seddon Park is 310. The average runs per wicket at this venue is 31.77. The team batting first will look to get to a score of around 350-400 runs.
Stats show that teams tend to do better when they field first at Seddon Park. So, the captain who wins the toss might choose to bowl.
With their backs against the wall after consecutive Test losses, New Zealand must summon a dramatic improvement to prevent a series whitewash. Their struggles across batting, bowling, and fielding in this series, however, suggest a quick turnaround will be challenging. England, on the other hand, arrive in high spirits after thoroughly outplaying the hosts. Given their commanding form, we predict England will prevail once more in this final Test.
England are favorites to win this Test and make it 3-0.
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