New Zealand preparing to host England at a highly anticipated time three-match Test seriesIt kicks off on November 28 at the picturesque Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Both teams will be eager to bounce back after suffering disappointing defeats in their most recent Test outings.
New Zealand’s struggle in Sri Lanka
The Black Caps last played a Test series during the tour Sri Lankawhere are they Endured a 2-0 streak. The difficult conditions in the island nation tested their resolve, revealing areas of improvement they will aim to address in this home series.
England’s failure in Pakistan
Likewise, they enter the series with a 2-1 loss against England Pakistan in a grueling Test series. Despite their aggressive approach in recent times, the Three Lions have fallen short in subcontinental conditions, highlighting weaknesses they will look to correct against New Zealand.
Keep an eye on both teams
With both sides looking to turn their fortunes around, the upcoming series promises to be an intense battle between the two rival teams. New Zealand will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while England will look to regain their dominance in red ball cricket.
The first Test at Hagley Oval marks the start of an exciting contest where fans can expect high-quality cricket from two talented teams.
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England New Zealand tour 2024: Test Series
- First Test: 28 November – 2 December, Hagley Oval, Christchurch – 10:00 GMT / 11:00 local / 3:30 IST
- Second Test: Dec 06 – Dec 10, Basin Reserve, Wellington – 22:00 GMT / 11:00 local / 03:30 IST
- Third Test: 14 December – 18 December, Seddon Park, Hamilton – 22:00 GMT / 23:00 local / 15:30 IST
Teams:
New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William ORourke, Jacob Duffy, Will Young
England: Zach Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Braydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Rehan Ahmed, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, Olly Stone
