New Zealand vs England series predictions and first Test betting tips
Free cricket tips, best bets and analysis for New Zealand vs England in Wednesday's first Test in Christchurch
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Where to watch New Zealand vs England
TNT Sports 4, 10pm Wednesday, November 27
Best bets
New Zealand to win series 2-1
2pts 11-5 bet365
Daryl Mitchell top New Zealand series runscorer
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Matt Henry to be player of the match in first Test
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New Zealand vs England Test series odds
Here are the latest odds ahead of the first Test between New Zealand and England
| Series winner | Odds |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | Evs with bet365 |
| England | 6-5 with bet365 |
| Draw | 17-2 with bet365 |
Odds correct at time of publishing
New Zealand vs England prediction
England's last Test match in New Zealand ended in a one-run defeat in Wellington in February 2023 and another thrilling series between the well matched rivals is in prospect.
England, coached by Kiwi legend Brendon McCullum, have plenty of local knowledge and the series starts in Christchurch, birthplace of visiting captain Ben Stokes.
However, New Zealand produced one of the greatest performances in Test history this month, completing a 3-0 clean sweep in India, and they look the team worth backing to edge the three-match series.
England blew a great chance of a 2-0 series victory in New Zealand last year, winning the first Test by 267 runs and enforcing the follow-on in game two before a stunning comeback from the hosts.
However, that England side contained Stuart Broad and James Anderson, who have both retired, and there are plenty of doubts hanging over the batting order.
Ollie Pope, under fire for his lack of consistency at number three, will bat at six and keep wicket with debutant Jacob Bethell coming in at first wicket down.
Skipper Stokes has also been short of runs while New Zealand welcome back record Test runscorer Kane Williamson, whose understudy Will Young was player of the series in India.
While England stumbled to a 2-1 defeat on turning pitches in Pakistan, New Zealand showcased their versatility and depth of talent in India.
Their pacemen demolished India in the first Test before the spinners took over in the next two games and Young, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and skipper Tom Latham all contributed match-defining innings.
Mitchell loves batting against England and he looks overpriced to top-score for New Zealand in the series.
He made 73 on his Test debut in Hamilton in 2019 and averages 74.1 against England after seven Tests, boosted by centuries at Lord's, Trent Bridge and Headingley in 2022.
Mitchell made 102 and 81 in last year's Christchurch Test against Sri Lanka, signed off the India series with scores of 82 and 21, and could play a key role in the middle-order again.
This is the final series of Tim Southee's 16-year Test career but he could be overshadowed by fellow fast bowler Matt Henry in Christchurch.
Henry has produced some outstanding spells this year, taking 7-67 against Australia at the Hagley Oval in March and ripping through India's top order to finish with 5-15 in the first innings of October's first Test.
He has excellent course form in Christchurch with bat and ball, taking 30 wickets in his last four Tests at the venue and scoring three of his four half-centuries at the Hagley Oval.
Despite New Zealand's 2-0 home defeat to Australia in March, Henry was named player of the series after contributing 17 wickets and 101 runs and he is a tempting bet to win the individual award in the first Test.
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New Zealand vs England team news
New Zealand
Batsman Kane Williamson is fit again after missing the series victory in India. Nathan Smith and Jacob Duffy are vying for a place alongside Tim Southee, Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke in the pace attack.
England
The tourists have named their 11 for the first Test. In the absence of Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox, Ollie Pope will keep wicket and bat at number six with debutant Jacob Bethell replacing Pope at number three. Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson are the three specialist fast bowlers.
New Zealand vs England schedule
Wednesday-Sunday: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
December 5-9: Basin Reserve, Wellington
December 13-17: Seddon Park, Hamilton
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