LIVE: Who will win today’s match prediction? ICC Cricket World Cup: 1st Match, England vs New Zealand. Cricket Match Prediction.

LIVE: Who will win today’s match prediction? ICC Cricket World Cup: 1st Match, England vs New Zealand. Cricket Match Prediction.

The 2023 will be the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial One Day International cricket tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council. It is scheduled to be hosted by India from 5 October to 19 November 2023.

England vs New Zealand, 1st Match

🔥 Clash of the Titans: ENG vs NZ - Who's Taking The Cake Today? 🔥

The stage is all set, and the stakes couldn’t be higher! Remember the epic 2019 ODI World Cup final? Well, guess what? We’re in for another sizzling treat as England and New Zealand gear up for the opener of the 2023 ODI World Cup! The fireworks will light up the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on this fantastic Thursday, October 5.

A quick flashback – England, the proud defending champs, faced the Kiwis in a series back home, with a 3-1 win under their belt. But let’s not forget, many star players took a break, so this World Cup face-off is sure to be a cracker of a game with the best of the best on the field.

Did you catch England’s warm-up with Bangladesh? Though rain tried to play spoilsport, the Englishmen showcased their class, securing a win via DLS. The Kiwis, in contrast, have been on a roll in India, trouncing both Pakistan and South Africa in their prep matches. They’re walking into this with their spirits flying high!

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📌 Match Deets for Ya: 🏏 ENG vs NZ – 1st ODI, World Cup 2023 📍 At the majestic Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad ⌚ Buckle up at 2:00 PM (IST) 📺 Catch the action live on Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar

Wondering about the pitch? The Narendra Modi Stadium boasts of both black and red soil tracks. Word of advice for the batters – patience is key here. And for our fans, keep those fingers crossed, because the rain gods seem to be taking a day off. But, ah! The dew might just add that twist in the tale!

Fun Fact: ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head looks like a perfectly balanced seesaw – Matches: 95; ENG – 44 wins; NZ – 44 wins. Talk about an even contest!

💡 Playing XI Insights: ENG is marching in with powerhouses like Buttler, Bairstow, and Stokes, while NZ boasts of big guns like Conway, Latham, and Boult.

Spotlight Players: 🌟 Best Batter Bet: Devon Conway (NZ) Conway is the guy who can turn the game around for the Kiwis, with his knack to go big and set the stage for the finishers.

🌟 Best Bowler Bet: Mark Wood (ENG) With pace like fire and precision, Wood is England’s wild card. If he’s on song, the Kiwis better watch out!

England might just edge past New Zealand in this one. So, let the games begin!

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Oct 05 2023 02:30 PM
1st Match (D/N), Ahmedabad
England
New Zealand
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87 EXPERTS PREDICTED

England Squad

Jos Buttler † (c), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

New Zealand Squad

Kane Williamson (c), Tom Latham † (vc), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young

Big Bash League 2025-26

Match

1st

76.74%
accuracy

Match

2nd

71.43%
accuracy

Match

3rd

69.05%
accuracy

Toss

1st

52.38%
accuracy

Toss

2nd

52.27%
accuracy

Toss

3rd

51.16%
accuracy

Rank Updated on Jan 26 2026 03:40 PM

Women’s Premier League 2026

Match

1st

66.67%
accuracy

Match

2nd

61.11%
accuracy

Match

3rd

61.11%
accuracy

Toss

1st

70.59%
accuracy

Toss

2nd

61.11%
accuracy

Toss

3rd

61.11%
accuracy

Rank Updated on Jan 30 2026 02:56 PM

Bangladesh Premier League

Match

1st

65.63%
accuracy

Match

2nd

64.71%
accuracy

Match

3rd

61.76%
accuracy

Toss

1st

64.71%
accuracy

Toss

2nd

62.5%
accuracy

Toss

3rd

59.38%
accuracy

Rank Updated on Jan 28 2026 05:36 PM

SA20

Match

1st

67.86%
accuracy

Match

2nd

57.14%
accuracy

Match

3rd

55.17%
accuracy

Toss

1st

62.5%
accuracy

Toss

2nd

61.29%
accuracy

Toss

3rd

59.38%
accuracy

Rank Updated on Jan 30 2026 06:42 PM

Super Smash

Match

1st

65.22%
accuracy

Match

2nd

62.5%
accuracy

Match

3rd

60%
accuracy

Toss

1st

73.08%
accuracy

Toss

2nd

67.86%
accuracy

Toss

3rd

64%
accuracy

Rank Updated on Jan 27 2026 02:32 PM

International League T20 2025-26

Match

1st

81.25%
accuracy

Match

2nd

74.19%
accuracy

Match

3rd

64.71%
accuracy

Toss

1st

71.88%
accuracy

Toss

2nd

71.88%
accuracy

Toss

3rd

60.61%
accuracy

Rank Updated on Jan 07 2026 02:59 PM

The Ford Trophy 2025-26

Match

1st

61.54%
accuracy

Match

2nd

80%
accuracy

Match

3rd

80%
accuracy

Toss

1st

77.78%
accuracy

Toss

2nd

66.67%
accuracy

Toss

3rd

50%
accuracy

Rank Updated on Nov 23 2025 06:42 PM

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