 England vs New Zealand - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

England and New Zealand will face off in the opening match of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup on October 5, 2023.

A rematch of the 2019 World Cup final

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England are the defending champions.

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New Zealand are looking for their first World Cup title

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England have a strong batting lineup

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New Zealand have a world-class bowling attack

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The match will be played in Ahmedabad, India

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The match is expected to be a sellout

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The match will be televised live around the world

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Who will win?

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England and New Zealand will face off in the opening match of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup on October 5, 2023.

England vs New Zealand - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

A rematch of the 2019 World Cup final

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The two teams met in the final of the 2019 World Cup, with England winning in a thrilling Super Over.

England are the defending champions.

England are the defending champions, having won the World Cup in 2019.

New Zealand are looking for their first World Cup title

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New Zealand have never won a World Cup, but they are one of the most consistent teams in the world.

England have a strong batting lineup

England have a strong batting lineup, led by Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow.

New Zealand have a world-class bowling attack

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New Zealand have a world-class bowling attack, led by Trent Boult and Tim Southee.

The match will be played in Ahmedabad, India

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The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

The match is expected to be a sellout

The match is expected to be a sellout, with fans from both England and New Zealand eager to see their teams play.

The match will be televised live around the world

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The match will be televised live around the world, with millions of fans tuning in to watch.

Who will win?

It is too early to say who will win the match, but it is sure to be a thrilling contest between two of the best teams in the world.

It is too early to say who will win the match, but it is sure to be a thrilling contest between two of the best teams in the world.