With series already in the pocket, England will be gunning for a 3-0 sweep while hosts New Zealand will be hoping to avoid a series whitewash at home.
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Get the exciting match between NZ vs ENG Fantasy 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Injury Updates For 3rd Test, England tour of New Zealand. The New Zealand side is all set to turn their fortunes against England in the third and final Test match, slated to take place on December 14 at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Ben Stokes and his men, who lead the series 2-0, are on the verge of registering a whitewash after their resounding victories in the first two Test matches.
The visitors will be looking to maintain their dominating form and secure a whitewash, adding another feather to their cap in the Test match. England’s back-to-back performances with both bat and ball have been the key to their victory in the first two Test matches. England has already spoiled the party of the hosts, which saw them drop out of the 2025 WTC Final qualification.
On the other hand, Tom Latham and his men present an opportunity to salvage pride and avoid a shambolic clean sweep against England at home. With star pacer Tim Southee set to play his final Test match, the inaugural WTC champions will aim to deliver a strong performance and a fitting farewell to the former Kiwi captain.
Coming to the team dynamics, England has announced their playing XI for the final Test match, with Matt Potts replacing Chris Woakes in the third Test match. In contrast, New Zealand might field an unchanged side for this final thriller.
Match Information- NZ vs ENG Fantasy 11 Prediction
New Zealand vs England, 3rd test
England tour of New Zealand, 13 Dec 2024, Fri, 3:30 AM IST ,Hamilton
Probable PlayingXI
New Zealand
Kane Williamson, WA Young, Nathan Smith, DJ Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell, Tom Latham(C), Glenn Phillips, MJ Henry, William O’Rourke, Tim Southee
Bench:Devon Conway, JA Duffy, Mitchell Santner, MS Chapman
England
Ollie Pope, HC Brook, Zak Crawley, JE Root, Ben Stokes(C), Jacob Bethell, BM Duckett, AAP Atkinson, BA Carse, MJ Potts, Shoaib Bashir
Bench:Chris Woakes, OP Stone, R Ahmed, MJ Leach, Jordan Cox, Ollie Robinson
Injury News
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- New Zealand
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 379
Pitch Report
Captains- 6.5
Harry Brook ENG | bat
England batter Harry Brook can be your captaincy pick considering his great form in the last two matches. The 25-year-old cricketer has made 349 runs in the series and will be looking to pose big threat to the home team in the final game of the series. The stylish right-handed batter might step up in this game to pose big threat to inaugural WTC champions.
Kane Williamson NZ | bat
The former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has notched up 195 runs in the last two matches but suffered defeat. The stylish right-handed batter aims to continue his form with the bat in the third Test match. The star batter will be the biggest threat for England side and keeping him as a captaincy pick owing to his great form in the red-ball game might give you high returns.
Joe Root ENG | bat
Root is on the verge of shattering numerous records in the Test cricket and his ability to take on opponents makes him one of the exceptional players to watch out for in the series. He has amassed 93 runs in the series and will be looking to continue his great form in the final game. One must consider this former English captain in the captaincy pick considering his form at the top and middle orders of the game.
Avoid Player Message- 8.5
Matt Henry- NZ | BOWL- 8