Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the 1st ODI Match of New Zealand Tour of England which will be played on 8th of September at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

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Current Form New Zealand and England:

New Zealand have managed to tie the 4 match T20I series at 2-2. They faught really well in the last 2 games. Both their batting as well as bowling unit came together to register a phenomenal performance.

England on the other hand, couldn't really capitalise on the 2-0 lead in the series and capitulated under pressure in the last two T20I's.

The top run scorer for England in the T20I series was Jonny Bairstow with 175 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for England in the T20I series was Gus Atkinson with 6 scalps under his belt.

The top run scorer for New Zealand in the T20I series was Glenn Phillips with 174 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for New Zealand in the T20I series was Ish Sodhi with 8 scalps under his belt.

New Zealand are in a very ordinary form in ODI cricket. They have lost a recently concluded 5 match series against Pakistan by 4-1. However, they emerged victorious against Sri Lanka at home by 2-1 in a home series.

With the momentum that New Zealand has with the victories against England in the last two T20I's will surely lift their confidence going into the ODI's.

England on the other hand are in an average form in ODI cricket. They won a 3 match ODI series against Bangladesh by 2-1. However, they were beaten by South Africa in a 3 match ODI series in February by 2-1.

Players to look out for in New Zealand:

1. Finn Allen - He showed the class he possesses in the 3rd T20I of the 4 match series against England. Allen paced his ODI innings very well and if he manages to stay at the crease past 20 overs, he can be a headache for the opposition.

2. Matt Henry - He played an important role in jolting a batting heavy England side in the last 2 T20I's. Henry bowls decent lines and has experience of playing in England as he participated in both The Hundred Men's and Vitality Blast. He will play a key role with the ball for New Zealand.

Players to look out for in England:

1. Jason Roy - Jason Roy will be in the spotlight in the upcoming ODI matches against New Zealand. He will have another chance to prove his selection in the World Cup squad right. Roy is capable of scoring big runs against New Zealand in the ODI series.

2. Reece Topley - He was in superb form in The Hundred Men's and should continue to impress in the upcoming matches against New Zealand.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

New Zealand ODI squad:

Tom Latham (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Will Young

England ODI Squad:

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

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – England

Who will win?- England

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Jason Roy (England), Henry Nicholls (New Zealand)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Reece Topley (England), Matt Henry (New Zealand)

Most Sixes – Jason Roy (England), Henry Nicholls (New Zealand)

Player of the Match- Jason Roy (England)

Team Scores Batting first – New Zealand 260+, England 280+

Match Handicap: England

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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