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In the first semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021, England will take on New Zealand at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi🔜 on Wednesday.
The last time both nations met in an ICC eve🔴nt was the unforgettable 2019 World cup final, where England emerged victorious due to boundary count rule.
Head-to-Head record:
Playꦯed: 21 | ENG won: 13 | NZ won: 07 | No result:𝓡 01
Pitch report:
The surface at Abu Dhabi has been the best for batters among all the three venues in UAE, so fans can expect a cracker of a game. Since it’s an evening contest, the impact of dew is expected to be seen. The team that wins the toss is most likely to bowl first.
Probable XIs:
England: Eoin Morgan (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Sam Bi💮llings, Liam Livings💞tone, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell San🌜tner, Adam Milne Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- ENG wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 40-50
- New Zealand total: 150-160
Case 2:
- NZ wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 45-55
- England total: 160-170
Team batting second to win the contest.
