Both teams are expected to pick their best possible combinations for the upcoming match. Harry Brook’s side will be playing their first game at the venue, while it will be the third match for the Black Caps in Colombo. The losing team could be knocked out of the semifinal race.
Middle-order batter Harry Brook will lead a confident English side. They have their full-strength squad available, with no injury concerns.
Salt has been striking the ball cleanly in the powerplay. Buttler has the ability to counter spinners with his footwork on challenging, slower wickets.
Middle-Order Batters and All-Rounders: Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton
Sam Curran and Jamie Overton provide fast-bowling all-rounder options. Contributions from Curran, Overton, and Will Jacks will be crucial for strong finishes with the bat. Jacks also offers off-spin control, which will be important on the turning Colombo surface.
Probable XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.
New Zealand Playing XI vs England
Openers: Tim Seifert and Finn Allen
Finn Allen brings flair and unconventional strokeplay, while Tim Seifert offers a more measured approach. The pair will look to negotiate Jofra Archer’s spell without losing early wickets.
The all-round duo of Santner and Rachin Ravindra will be New Zealand’s biggest assets on this surface. Both are expected to slow England’s scoring rate during the middle overs by exploiting their vulnerability to turning deliveries.
Bowlers: Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
Probable XI: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson.
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