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England and New Zealand are set to clash in the third T20 International (T20I) match at Edgbaston in Birmingham on September 03. With England leading the four-match series 2-0, the stakes are high for both teams in this crucial encounter.
The English team, led by Jos Buttler, has been in exceptional form in the first two matches of the series, securing convincing victories. They are now just one win away from sealing the series and will be looking to maintain their winning streak. England’s batting lineup, featuring power hitters like Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, and Liam Livingstone, has been a force to be reckoned with.
On the other hand, New Zealand, captained by Tim Southee, finds themselves in a must-win situation. Having suffered defeats in the initial matches, they are facing the daunting task of making a comeback to keep their hopes alive in the series. New Zealand will rely on the likes of Devon Conway, Finn Allen, and Tim Seifert to provide stability to their batting order.
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T20 Stats and records at Edgbaston:
- Total matches: 24
- Matches won batting first: 15
- Matches won bowling first: 9
- Average first Innings scores: 140
- Average second Innings scores: 124
- Highest total: 221/5 (20 Ov) by England
- Lowest total: 121 (17 Ov) by England
- Highest victories: 49 runs by India
- Lowest victories: 3 runs by England
Edgbaston Pitch Report:
The surface at Edgbaston tends to favour bowlers who enjoy an upper hand. Scoring runs, particularly in the latter phases of the match, proves to be a challenge for batters. In terms of run-scoring, the average first innings score at this venue hovers around 140 while the pitch’s characteristics become even more apparent in the second innings, where the average score drops to 124.
Birmingham Weather Report:
The weather at Edgbaston is expected to be favorable for cricket, with partly cloudy conditions prevailing throughout the day. The maximum temperature is forecasted to reach 24 degrees Celsius, ensuring a pleasant day for the players and spectators. Fortunately, there is no prediction of rain, which means fans can look forward to an uninterrupted contest. However, the humidity is expected to be around 61%, potentially affecting player comfort, and a gentle breeze of 6 kilometers per hour is expected to blow across the ground.
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ENG vs NZ, Probable XIs:
England: Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse, Luke Wood/Chris Jordan
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne/Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee (c), Lockie Ferguson.
