Top fantasy tips for England vs New Zealand match in ODI Cricket World Cup: Players to pick in your fantasy team from CWC 2023 clash today

England and New Zealand are set to renew their cricketing rivalry in the 2023 ICC World Cup on October 5 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

Interestingly, these two cricketing giants have a significant history in World Cup openers.

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Nearly three decades ago, during the 1996 Wills World Cup, they clashed on the same ground, which was then known as the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad.

In that memorable encounter, New Zealand emerged victorious, defeating England by a narrow margin of 11 runs.

ENG vs NZ: Top fantasy picks and tips 

Jos Buttler: Wicketkeeper & Batsman 

Jos Buttler must be at his devastating best if England want to get off to a good start. He has ample experience playing on Indian pitches with his franchise Rajasthan Royals and should fire on all cylinders.

Devon Conway: Wicketkeeper & Batsman

Devon Conway had a brilliant IPL season with Chennai Super Kings where he scored 672 runs in 16 matches. He is a hard hitter and can switch gears at any stage of the match. 

Moeen Ali: All-rounder

Moeen Ali can play crucial innings in the middle or lower order, scoring valuable runs for his team and fantasy points for your team. Moreover, his ability to get crucial breakthroughs in the middle and death overs make him an all-round star. 

Trent Boult: Bowler

Trent Boult is known for his ability to take wickets both with the new and old ball. His knack for picking up wickets in the powerplay makes him an attractive option for fantasy players as early breakthroughs can earn bonus points and set the tone for the match.

Dawid Malan: Batsman

Dawid Malan has been one of England's standout batters in recent times. In 12 innings, Malan has amassed a remarkable 727 runs at an outstanding average of 66. With such a stellar track record, Malan has become a reliable run-scorer for the England cricket team. 

How to watch Eng vs NZ: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile

Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The first match of the ODI World Cup 2023 will be broadcast live in multiple languages (English, Hindi, and Vernacular) across the Star Sports Network. 

The live streaming of the match between England and New Zealand will be on Disney+ Hotstar. All the mobile users would be able to view the World Cup opener for free of cost on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app.

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Who will win Eng vs NZ? Predictions, tips and betting odds

According to the Dafabet, the following are the odds for this Cricket World Cup 2023 match.

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