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NZ vs ENG, 3rd ODI: All you need to know, head-to-head, playing XI
New Zealand and England are getting ready to face each other in the third and final ODI slated to be played on Saturday in Wellington. The Black Caps, who are leading the series 2-1 following disciplined and ruthless performances in the last two games, will be looking to sweep the series. England, on the other hand, will be playing for pride, trying to secure a consolation win after witnessing horrible outings over the past two games.
They were condemned to a five-wicket loss in the second game after another horror show with the bat. In a rain-curtailed encounter, they were dismissed for 175 in 36 overs, with the batting group recording another woeful show. Surprisingly, England's solid top order, consisting of Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett, has failed to fire, making the task incredibly difficult for bowlers.
New Zealand, meanwhile, have been uncontrollable, with their batters and bowlers delivering eye-catching performances in every game. Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell have led New Zealand's batting efforts, constructing partnerships in times of need and ensuring the team's dominance.
Head-to-head
Matches - 98
NZ won - 47
ENG won - 44
Tied/NR - 7
New Zealand likely XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Tom Latham (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Blair Tickner, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes
England likely XI: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
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