New Zealand vs England, 4th T20I – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 4th T20I of the five-match series between New Zealand and England will be played at the McLean Park in Napier

The match starts at 6:00 PM local time (10:30 AM IST) (5:00 AM GMT). The match will be live on Star Sports. Live streaming will be available on Hotstar.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

With the ball in the New Zealand court, England looks to level the series as both teams face each other in the 4th T20I in Napier. While the visitors drew first blood in the series, the Kiwis have done well as a unit to gain an advantage in the five-match series. Although England has rested a number of key players for the series, their young brigade has done well in bits and pieces. The likes of Dawid Malan and Tom Curran have stood out with bat and ball respectively to give England a fighting chance in the last two games.

On the other hand, New Zealand come into this game knowing that a win on Friday would seal the series. Although Lockie Ferguson’s unavailability will hurt them, they couldn’t have asked for a much better replacement than Trent Boult. While they will enter the game as the clear favourites, England’s talented roster cannot be taken lightly in this crucial encounter in Napier.

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather in Napier is clear for a good game of cricket just as it has been over the course of the series. While there is a cloud cover of 95%, according to AccuWeather, at the start of the game, there is no chance of rain interrupting the game. The temperature should hover around 20 degrees with a breeze also expected from one end of the ground.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Another high-scoring surface is on offer at the McLean Park. With the relatively small dimensions taken into account, the spinners might find it tough with the off-pace deliveries being the key on this pitch. Teams will prefer chasing with the pitch only getting better as the game progresses.

Average first innings score:  141 (Only T20I played in Napier)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Lockie Ferguson isn’t in the squad for the final two T20 Internationals and is replaced by Trent Boult

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

New Zealand:

Colin Munro, Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (WK), Colin de Grandhomme, Ross Taylor, James Neesham, Ish Sodhi,  Tim Southee (C), Trent Boult, Blair Tickner, Mitchell Santner.

Bench: Daryl Mitchell, Scott Kuggeleijn

England:

Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton, Eoin Morgan (C), Sam Billings, Lewis Gregory, Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Matthew Parkinson

Bench: Joe Denly, Saqib Mahmood, James Vince, Pat Brown

Top Picks:

Although Colin Munro hasn’t fired in the series so far, his record in the T20I format is second to none. With multiple hundreds to his name and considering his penchant for big runs at the top of the order, Munro would be an ideal fit in most Dream11 Fantasy teams. Ross Taylor has consistently scored runs at number 5 for NZ, making him one to watch out for in this game.

Eoin Morgan has scored 84 runs in the three games so far. While he is the fifth-highest run-scorer in the series, Morgan wasn’t able to convert his starts into big ones. He looks in good form and should make amends on Friday.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain –  Colin Munro, Tom Banton, Eoin Morgan

Vice-Captain – Tim Seifert, Sam Curran, Ross Taylor

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Tim Seifert, Tom Banton

Batsmen – Dawid Malan, Ross Taylor, Eoin Morgan (VC), Colin Munro (C)

All-Rounders – Sam Curran, Colin de Grandhomme

Bowlers – Tom Curran, Trent Boult, Chris Jordan

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Tim Seifert, Tom Banton (VC)

Batsmen – Eoin Morgan, Colin Munro, Martin Guptill

All-Rounders – Sam Curran, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhommme (C)

Bowlers – Tom Curran, Matthew Parkinson, Tim Southee

Expert Advice:

Top-order batsmen have traditionally scored heavily at this venue. This would pave the way for the selection of Tim Seifert and Tom Banton, who are available for 8.5 and 8 credits respectively. This would also help in picking more established players who are rated at a higher price in your Dream11 Fantasy team. With the spinners not expected to enjoy much of the conditions, picking one spinner would suffice for this game.

Probable Winners:

England is expected to win this match.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.