World Cup 2023: Here are Top 5 players to watch in opening match of ENG vs NZ

India is all set to host the ODI World Cup 2023 from today onwards. As everyone was eagerly waiting for this star-stunned tournament to begin, let’s just see the top five players of the opening match – ENG vs NZ.

Meanwhile, the toss of the opener match has been done, where New Zealand won and chose to bowl first.

Jos Buttler (England)

England skipper Jos Buttler has an excellent record in ODI format. He has scored 4,823 runs with an average of 41.57. He has the best knock of unbeaten 162.

Devon Conway (New Zealand)

Devon Conway has emerged as a reliable player for New Zealand in recent times. He has scored 874 runs in just 22 innings with an average of 46.00. He has bagged four centuries in the ODI format.

Joe Root (England)

England’s experienced batter Joe Root would try to lead from the front in the World Cup. Root has 6,246 runs with 16 tons under his belt in ODIs.

Mitchell Santner (New Zealand)

Santner will be a key player for New Zealand in the World Cup as spinners are more successful on Indian pitches. Santner has picked up 91 wickets in 94 ODI matches.

Mark Wood (England)

Mark Wood has 71 wickets in 59 ODI matches. He has picked wickets with an average of 37.88 and an economy of 5.42.