England v New Zealand, 1st Nat West ODI, Lord's
Match Facts
May 31, 2013
Start time 10.45am (0945 GMT)
There is a Trophy to tune-up for and a trophy to win for European country and New Sjaelland. whereas the opposite nations within the Champions Trophy prepare with ODIs against Associate
nations or among themselves, these 2 sides have a fully-fledged one-day series to urge them into gear for ensuing 3 weeks.
There will not be a lot of they do not realize every other; this head-to-head began in early Gregorian calendar month and can not conclude till the top of next month with one or two of Twenty20s. They also, and doubtless crucially, face one another within the cluster stage of the Champions Trophy thus there's a lot of to achieve from these next 3 matches.
England emerged with the honours in New Sjaelland earlier this year despite losing the gap match in Hamilton. Ultimately, the pace bowling of James Anderson, Steven Finn and Stuart Broad well-tried an excessive amount of for Brendon McCullum's aspect, though not while not the captain attempting his damndest to stay his team afloat. The series continued England's spectacular run in one-day cricket; they've solely lost 2 series - in Bharat - since the 2011 World Cup.
At home, European country haven't been crushed during a series since losing 6-1 to Australia in 2009, so can enter these 3 matches as favourites - a tag some are giving them for the Champions Trophy. they need a settled aspect, though Kevin Pietersen is missing from their strongest set-up, and therefore the solely major discussion revolves round the No. 7 spot.
New Zealand's lowly ranking of No. eight reflects a poor run in one-day cricket since they reached the globe Cup semi-final in 2011. there have been signs of a revival with a notable ending against South Africa in their grounds, however the defeat to European country reception was a natural event. The roster, that struggled within the check series, retains several of constant faces and that they can once more be severely tested. England's merry-go-round of the one-day wicketkeeper has stopped with Jos Buttler holding on to the role. he's a part of what ought to be a dynamic middle order with the aim that they'll be able to benefit of platforms ordered by a additional ancient prime 3 than employed by some groups. Buttler's strokeplay is exciting - associated from time to time unbelievable - though he has nonetheless to be tested over an extended innings at this level. His wicketkeeping is rising, however the challenge can come back standing up to Graeme Swann and maybe Ravi Bopara.
New Sjaelland aren't wanting spirited fast-medium seamers of the left-arm selection. Mitchell McClenaghan has been sidelined since early within the European country one-day series in New Sjaelland once some stirring performances against South Africa. Taller than the scraped river Boult, he's a hit-the-deck bowler though he will have the power to search out swing. The white ball, in England, ought to be to his feeling. Alastair Cook can got to be careful.
Team news
In the absence of Pietersen, Joe Root can continue within the middle order though it's troublesome to believe he would are forced aside albeit Pietersen had been on the market. There could also be a degree of flexibility concerning England's four, 5 and 6 looking on the state of the innings. The allrounder at No. seven remains a matter mark; Tim Bresnan would be the strongest bowling possibility though his married woman can have a say in team choice once she offers birth. Jade Dernbach has been side as cowl, however it might be to convey different Champions Trophy squad members a game if Bresnan was untouchable.
England (probable) one Alastair Cook (capt), 2 Ian Bell, three Jonathan Trott, 4 Joe Root, five Eoin Morgan, half dozen Jos Buttler (wk), seven Tim Bresnan, eight Stuart Broad, nine Graeme Swann, ten James Anderson, eleven Steven Finn
There will be slightly of shuffling in New Zeland's order and a few contemporary faces. Luke Ronchi can create his (second) ODI debut - having already compete for Australia - as a gap ballplayer and wicketkeeper. Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills add a wealth of expertise to the line-up.
New Sjaelland (probable) one Martin Guptill, two Luke Ronchi, three Kane Williamson, four Ross Taylor (capt), five Grant Elliott, half dozen Brendon McCullum, seven Nathan McCullum, eight Daniel Vettori, nine Tim Southee, ten Kyle Mills, eleven Mitchell McClenaghan
Pitch and conditions
Lord's ODI pitches area unit typically sensible for batting though the recent poor weather might mean some formative years for the pace bowlers. throughout the recent check, the piece of ground was on the slow aspect, that reduced the worth for shots. The forecast for the day is ok.
Stats and triviality
The previous series between these 2 groups in European country was a feisty affair with New Sjaelland rising 3-1, a result principally remembered for heated scenes at The Oval once Paul Collingwood polemically ran out Grant Elliott.
this is often solely the second bilateral one-day series between the groups in European country since 1994. In 1999 there was the globe Cup and in 2004 a triangular series with West Indies.
Stuart Broad's current strike-rate of thirty two.20 places him eighth among bowlers with quite a hundred and fifty ODI wickets
Quotes
"We've got 3 games here during this important series, then the Champions Trophy and that we wish to win as several of these games as attainable. Winning breeds confidence associated any time you've got recent success over an opposition you're taking confidence."
Alastair Cook talks concerning momentum
"From a bowling perspective, I feel fine. that is the main issue they require out of Pine Tree State. It's have to be compelled to the purpose currently of obtaining the body right, I hope, while not creating too several predictions on the longer term."
Daniel Vettori is keen to urge back to action
May 31, 2013
Start time 10.45am (0945 GMT)
There is a Trophy to tune-up for and a trophy to win for European country and New Sjaelland. whereas the opposite nations within the Champions Trophy prepare with ODIs against Associate
nations or among themselves, these 2 sides have a fully-fledged one-day series to urge them into gear for ensuing 3 weeks.
There will not be a lot of they do not realize every other; this head-to-head began in early Gregorian calendar month and can not conclude till the top of next month with one or two of Twenty20s. They also, and doubtless crucially, face one another within the cluster stage of the Champions Trophy thus there's a lot of to achieve from these next 3 matches.
England emerged with the honours in New Sjaelland earlier this year despite losing the gap match in Hamilton. Ultimately, the pace bowling of James Anderson, Steven Finn and Stuart Broad well-tried an excessive amount of for Brendon McCullum's aspect, though not while not the captain attempting his damndest to stay his team afloat. The series continued England's spectacular run in one-day cricket; they've solely lost 2 series - in Bharat - since the 2011 World Cup.
At home, European country haven't been crushed during a series since losing 6-1 to Australia in 2009, so can enter these 3 matches as favourites - a tag some are giving them for the Champions Trophy. they need a settled aspect, though Kevin Pietersen is missing from their strongest set-up, and therefore the solely major discussion revolves round the No. 7 spot.
New Zealand's lowly ranking of No. eight reflects a poor run in one-day cricket since they reached the globe Cup semi-final in 2011. there have been signs of a revival with a notable ending against South Africa in their grounds, however the defeat to European country reception was a natural event. The roster, that struggled within the check series, retains several of constant faces and that they can once more be severely tested. England's merry-go-round of the one-day wicketkeeper has stopped with Jos Buttler holding on to the role. he's a part of what ought to be a dynamic middle order with the aim that they'll be able to benefit of platforms ordered by a additional ancient prime 3 than employed by some groups. Buttler's strokeplay is exciting - associated from time to time unbelievable - though he has nonetheless to be tested over an extended innings at this level. His wicketkeeping is rising, however the challenge can come back standing up to Graeme Swann and maybe Ravi Bopara.
New Sjaelland aren't wanting spirited fast-medium seamers of the left-arm selection. Mitchell McClenaghan has been sidelined since early within the European country one-day series in New Sjaelland once some stirring performances against South Africa. Taller than the scraped river Boult, he's a hit-the-deck bowler though he will have the power to search out swing. The white ball, in England, ought to be to his feeling. Alastair Cook can got to be careful.
Team news
In the absence of Pietersen, Joe Root can continue within the middle order though it's troublesome to believe he would are forced aside albeit Pietersen had been on the market. There could also be a degree of flexibility concerning England's four, 5 and 6 looking on the state of the innings. The allrounder at No. seven remains a matter mark; Tim Bresnan would be the strongest bowling possibility though his married woman can have a say in team choice once she offers birth. Jade Dernbach has been side as cowl, however it might be to convey different Champions Trophy squad members a game if Bresnan was untouchable.
England (probable) one Alastair Cook (capt), 2 Ian Bell, three Jonathan Trott, 4 Joe Root, five Eoin Morgan, half dozen Jos Buttler (wk), seven Tim Bresnan, eight Stuart Broad, nine Graeme Swann, ten James Anderson, eleven Steven Finn
There will be slightly of shuffling in New Zeland's order and a few contemporary faces. Luke Ronchi can create his (second) ODI debut - having already compete for Australia - as a gap ballplayer and wicketkeeper. Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills add a wealth of expertise to the line-up.
New Sjaelland (probable) one Martin Guptill, two Luke Ronchi, three Kane Williamson, four Ross Taylor (capt), five Grant Elliott, half dozen Brendon McCullum, seven Nathan McCullum, eight Daniel Vettori, nine Tim Southee, ten Kyle Mills, eleven Mitchell McClenaghan
Pitch and conditions
Lord's ODI pitches area unit typically sensible for batting though the recent poor weather might mean some formative years for the pace bowlers. throughout the recent check, the piece of ground was on the slow aspect, that reduced the worth for shots. The forecast for the day is ok.
Stats and triviality
The previous series between these 2 groups in European country was a feisty affair with New Sjaelland rising 3-1, a result principally remembered for heated scenes at The Oval once Paul Collingwood polemically ran out Grant Elliott.
this is often solely the second bilateral one-day series between the groups in European country since 1994. In 1999 there was the globe Cup and in 2004 a triangular series with West Indies.
Stuart Broad's current strike-rate of thirty two.20 places him eighth among bowlers with quite a hundred and fifty ODI wickets
Quotes
"We've got 3 games here during this important series, then the Champions Trophy and that we wish to win as several of these games as attainable. Winning breeds confidence associated any time you've got recent success over an opposition you're taking confidence."
Alastair Cook talks concerning momentum
"From a bowling perspective, I feel fine. that is the main issue they require out of Pine Tree State. It's have to be compelled to the purpose currently of obtaining the body right, I hope, while not creating too several predictions on the longer term."
Daniel Vettori is keen to urge back to action
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