England vs. New Zealand: 2nd T20I Match Preview - Cricket Special
After losing the first match of the two-match T20I series by five runs at Kennington Oval, England would be looking to make amends in the second encounter today at the same venue.
The biggest plus for England is the return of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Surrey-c851 over the weekend behind him would be encouraging for his team and himself. New Zealand
are obviously not a side taken lightly in the smallest version of the game, while KP’s return will also give the Kiwis something to think about. For England, a win here just before the Ashes will intimidate http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ben-Stokes-c1142, who gave a commendable
performance with the ball in the opening match and although he did not prosper well with the bat, he can be a very dangerous individual once he gets going. He will certainly look to make a mark in this fixture to secure a permanent place in England’s T20 squad.
For New Zealand, a victory here will mean a series win against England right in their own backyard – an opportunity they would not like to let slip away that easily. Whether or not they have a plan against KP remains to be seen.
Tom Latham will be looking to improve his performance here after he left Kiwi fans impressed with his 22 off 17 in the first match. Meanwhile, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Guptill-c1980 for this fixture, who is out with a
hamstring injury. Talking on the options New Zealand have in the absence of Guptill, the New Zealand captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Christopher-Alroy-Martin-c50714 is out we will have to look at that opening spot. I think James has done all right when he has opened for us. He
got out first ball in the first match but that can happen.”
Pitch Report
This should be a perfect wicket to bat on. New Zealand hammered 201 runs on the same pitch in the opening match, and there is no reason why a similar performance cannot be repeated. However, the prospects of rain during the match
might limit either side from piling a big score on the board.
Teams
England
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New Zealand
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