It is 4 years since England grew to become world champions in remarkably dramatic trend at Lord’s, beating New Zealand in a Super Over to finish their rise to the highest of the white-ball recreation.
Since then they’ve added a T20 World Cup to the trophy cupboard too and this England aspect now look to do it as soon as once more on the largest stage, with the likes of Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler key figures as ever.
Ben Stokes is a doubt for the event opener with a hip harm, with England probably unwilling to danger the Test captain within the first of 9 matches within the the group stage.
New Zealand have made it to the semi-finals within the final 4 50-over World Cups, and have completed as runners-up in every of the final two, however their wait to be world champions for the primary time nonetheless goes on.
Where to look at England vs New Zealand
TV channel: In the UK, England vs New Zealand can be televised reside on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, with protection starting at 9am BST forward of the match beginning at 9:30am.
