Eng vs NZ Faceoff: The eagerly anticipated ICC World Cup will kick off in style on Thursday, featuring a thrilling face-off between the finalists of the previous edition, England and New Zealand, in the tournament opener. This high-energy match is set to unfold at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams boast exceptional match-winners, promising a nail-biting clash that will undoubtedly set the stage for an electrifying tournament. As these teams prepare for this captivating battle, let’s delve into their ODI performance history against each other.
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Eng Vs NZ Head-to-Head in ODIs
While the cricket world eagerly anticipates the intense on-field rivalry between India and Pakistan, the fierce competition between New Zealand and England often goes under appreciated. However, both teams have consistently challenged each other in the ODI format, as indicated by the statistics below.
| Stat | England | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| ODI Matches Played | 95 | 95 |
| ODI Matches Won | 45 | 44 |
| ODI Matches Lost | 44 | 45 |
| ODI Matches Tied/No Result | 2/4 | 2/4 |
In their 95 encounters, England holds a slight advantage with 45 victories, while New Zealand is close behind with 44 wins. Additionally, two matches ended in ties, and four matches were abandoned.
Eng Vs NZ Head-to-Head in Cricket World Cup
In the realm of World Cups, England and New Zealand have engaged in a fierce rivalry, both securing victory five times. England claimed the first three matches, but the Kiwis made a comeback in the late 90s and 2000s, leveling the playing field.
| Stat | England | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| ODI Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| ODI Matches Won | 5 | 5 |
| ODI Matches Lost | 5 | 5 |
| ODI Matches Tied/No Result | 0 | 0 |
Eng Vs NZ Head-to-Head ODIs Matches Played in India:
England and New Zealand have faced off in a solitary ODI match in India. This clash occurred during the 1996 World Cup, coincidentally hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium. New Zealand emerged victorious in that game, securing an eleven-run win. Now, it’s England’s turn to level the score at this venue.
Eng vs NZ | 2019 Cricket World Cup Final Controversy
A pivotal moment in the thrilling World Cup final showdown between England and New Zealand was the crucial overthrow that occurred on the fourth ball of the final over delivered by Trent Boult. Requiring nine runs from three balls to secure their first-ever men’s World Cup title, England received an unexpected opportunity when a throw from Martin Guptill ricocheted off Ben Stokes and sped to the third man boundary. Stokes, having played the ball to deep midwicket and dived to complete a second run, had not intentionally interfered with the ball.
Despite his sincere apologies to the New Zealand players, the overthrow runs were destined to be counted. The only uncertainty lay in whether five or six runs should be added to England’s total. After extensive discussions with his fellow umpire, Kumar Dharmasena confirmed six runs—a combination of four runs for the overthrow and two runs the players ran. Social media and experts have been split on whether the hosts should have been credited with five runs or six.
However, neither of the captains—Eoin Morgan of England nor Kane Williamson of New Zealand—addressed this matter during the post-match press conference.
Upon reviewing the television replays, it became evident that Stokes and non-striker Adil Rashid had not completed the second run when Guptill released the ball from the mid-wicket fence. At that moment, Stokes was still short of his crease when the ball struck his bat and went to the boundary. The ambiguity arises from the definition of ‘act’ in the mentioned rule, and it remains unclear if the ball hitting Stokes’ bat can be considered one such ‘act.’
However, based on the final decision made by the two on-field umpires, it appears to be the case for now. Until the International Cricket Council provides an official clarification regarding the specifics of the discussion on the field, there will be ongoing debate about the interpretation of this rule.
Renowned former ICC umpire Simon Taufel has joined the debate, asserting that Kumar Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus made an incorrect decision: “They (England) should have been awarded five runs, not six,” Taufel is quoted as saying by foxsports.com.au. “It’s a clear mistake … it’s an error of judgment. In the heat of what was going on, they thought there was a good chance the batsmen had crossed at the instant of the throw. Obviously TV replays showed otherwise.”
Watch Video: Eng vs NZ Cricket World Cup 2019 Final
Eng vs NZ – 2023 World Cup Team & Schedule
England & New Zealand lock horns on 5th October in the inaugural match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. While England will look to defend their title, New Zealand are expected to revenge the wrong that robbed them of their almost fought maiden ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy. Both teams leave no stones unturned as they put their best players forward for the tournament. You can read more about their schedule, match lineups & players.
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England Cricket Team for 2023 Cricket World Cup
England Cricket Team Fixtures & Schedule
New Zealand Cricket Team for 2023 Cricket World Cup
New Zealand Cricket Team Fixtures & Schedule
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