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NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Fantasy Prediction: England will be up against New Zealand in the third and final Test match at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Saturday, December 14.

England are already 2-0 up in the three-match series and will be looking for a complete whitewash with another remarkable performance.

They will be heading into the final Test on the back of a monumental win by 323 runs in Wellington. The visitors had won the series opener by 8 wickets in Christchurch.

Harry Brook has been in sublime touch in the ongoing three-match series and has played a key role in putting England in a strong position.

He is the top run-getter in the series, having scored 349 runs in two matches at an average of 116.33 so far. Brook has smashed two centuries and a fifty.

On the other hand, Brydon Carse is the top wicket-taker in the series. He has taken 16 wickets in two matches at an average of 12.81.

TOSS: The match toss between New Zealand and Australia in the third Test will take place at 3 AM IST.

Time: December 14, 3:30 AM IST.

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton.


Where to watch NZ vs ENG 3rd Test live streaming: The match will be live streamed on Sony LIV and Amazon Prime apps and websites in India.

NZ vs ENG 3rd Test, Hamilton Pitch Report: The pitch at Seddon Park is expected to have a promising grass cover. Pacers will have a field day, especially in the first two days, with seam movement and swing on offer.

Batters will have to work hard to cement their stay at the crease with the weather and the storm early on also makint it a concern.

As the match progresses, the pitch will most likely become ease to bat with the bounce becoming more predictable. This shift will give batters a chance to play more freely.
Spinners, however, will find little help here and will need to stay disciplined if they’re to make any impact.

Historically, teams batting second have had the upper hand, with 11 wins compared to 9 for teams batting first.

 

NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Match Fantasy Team Prediction:

Wicket-keepers: Ollie Pope, Tom Blundell

Batters: Joe Root (Captain), Harry Brook, Kane Williamson

All-rounders: Gus Atkinson (Vice-captain), Rachin Ravindra, Ben Stokes

Bowlers: Tim Southee, Matt Henry Brydon Carse

 

NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, William O’Rourke

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope (wk), Ben Stokes (c), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Shoaib Bashir

 

NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Squads:

New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, William ORourke, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, Will Young, Mark Chapman

England Squad: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Rehan Ahmed, Oliver Robinson, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Olly Stone