New Zealand has won the toss and sent England into bat in a 2019 final rematch to open Cricket World Cup. Both teams are missing key protagonists. Ben Stokes was the star for England in that epic finale four years ago but will miss the 2023 opener because of a hip strain. New Zealand is missing skipper Kane Williamson owing to insufficient recovery from his knee injury and Tom Latham will lead the lineup in his absence. New Zealand paceman Tim Southee, recovering from a thumb injury, is also unavailable for selection.
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But Joe Root’s current form remains a concern for England — he has scored only one half-century in his past nine ODI innings. But he has a distinguished World Cup record with an average of 54.54 and is expected to bat at No. 3. Tom Latham is leading New Zealand in the absence of Williamson. Pace bowler Tim Southee, recovering from a thumb injury, was also unavailable for selection.
The Black Caps have bolstered their batting by leaving out wrist spinner Ish Sodhi and pacer Lockie Ferguson, with allrounder James Neesham slotted to bat at No. 9.
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