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England Reveal Playing XI For First T20I Against New Zealand
New Zealand: England have revealed their starting XI for the opening T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch this Saturday, with Harry Brook, who took over as England’s white-ball captain earlier this year, leading the side.
Phil Salt and Jos Buttler are expected to open the innings for the squad. Promising youngster Jacob Bethell, who has impressed in the domestic circuit and with the England Lions, has secured a place in the middle order. Tom Banton also makes a return to the T20I setup, joining Sam Curran and Jordan Cox to strengthen the middle order.
Brydon Carse and Luke Wood are set to spearhead the fast-bowling attack, while the presence of Liam Dawson and Adil Rashid provides England with two skilled spinners to take advantage of any turn available at Hagley Oval.On Monday, New Zealand named its squad for the upcoming home T20I series against England, with skipper Mitchell Santner and all-rounder Rachin Ravindra returning to the lineup.
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