New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: NZ vs ENG Playing 11 and Fantasy Picks

New Zealand will look to bounce back and level the series when they lock horns with England in second and final Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, starting on Friday (February 24).

Tim Southee-led New Zealand suffered a huge 267-run defeat to Ben Stokes' England in the Pink Ball Test that opened the series at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui last week.

England's Harry Brook was named the player of the match for his fifties in the two innings in the first. While Brook starred with the bat, the veteran due James Anderson and Stuart Broad did the damage with the ball.

The senior pace duo also reached a unique milestone during the Test, surpassing Australia greats Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne to become the most successful bowling partnership in longest format on international stage.

Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell, who scored a hundred in the first innings, was the lone shining light for New Zealand in the first Test. Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell too scored a fifties, but the Kiwis were bundled out for 126 in the second innings.

Now, the visitors will look for a repeat result when they take on the hosts, who are lacking in confidence and missing a few key players especially in the bowling department. However, the Blackcaps will welcome the return of one pacer.

New Zealand Team News

Kyle Jamieson was ruled out of the series after he was forced to undergo surgery, but fellow pacer Matt Henry has returned to the squad with spinner Ish Sodhi and pacer Jacob Duffy being released to represent their respective associations in the Plunkett Shield.

With Henry coming back into the fold, the Kiwis may look for a like-for-like change with either Scott Kuggeleijn or Blair Tickner making way.

Apart from that, New Zealand will stick to the same combination from the first Test barring a late injury. Southee will lead the bowling attack with Henry, Neil Wagner and Michael Bracewell playing as the lone spin option.

England Team News

There is no injury to report on the visiting team. In fact, they have already named an unchanged playing eleven for the second Test, meaning Anderson and Broad will be once again paired with Ollie Robinson and Ben Stokes supporting them as pacers, while Jack Leach will play as the lone specialist spinner.

New Zealand vs England Test Head to Head

This will be the 112th Test meeting between the two nations. England hold a huge advantage, having won 52 and drawn 47 Tests against New Zealand, who have won just 12 matches so far.

Now, let's take a look at the squads, possible playing 11s, dream11 fantasy picks and match prediction for New Zealand vs England 2nd Test:

New Zealand vs England 2023 Test Squads

New Zealand: Tim Southee (captain), Michael Bracewell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Blair Tickner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young.

England: Ben Stokes (captain), James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes (wicketkeeper), Will Jacks, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Olly Stone.

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Playing 11

New Zealand XI: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Tim Southee (captain), Neil Wagner, Blair Tickner.

England XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Ben Foakes (wicketkeeper), Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson.

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Picks

Wicketkeeper: Tom Blundell

Batters: Devon Conway, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, Harry Brook,

All Rounders: Ben Stokes, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell

Bowlers: Stuart Broad, James Anderson

Captain: Harry Brook; Vice Captain: Tom Blundell

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Match Prediction

The recent record and form of England, make them the favourites once again secure a dominant win. Weather-permitting, there could be a result as there forecast of rain in Wellington for days one and two. However, three days may just be enough for a result if you consider the way Test matches are being played right now, especially due to England's aggressive approach with the bat.