Can Aussies retain their first position/Kiwis do a stunner

Welcome to the pre-match analysis :

Match 39
New Zealand Vs Australia
Venue: Lords Cricket Ground, England.
League: ICC World Cup 2019.
Format: ODI
Time: 9.00 Local ( 3 pm IST)
Weather :
 Rain Possibility 36%,
Sunny day, Humidity 55%.
temperature stands around 26^C.

Pre-Match Pitch Analysis :

->Batting friendly pitch is expected at this venue.

-> Sun will be bright, the dry wicket is a must one.

->Looks like a high scoring game.

Head-to-Head Comparison :

Total matches played among them: 136

New Zealand won: 39

Australia won: 90

Tied : 0

N/R: 07

H2H at World Cup:

Total: 10

New Zealand: 03

Australia: 07

Seriously, Australia completely outplayed New Zealand in all the World Cup campaigns.

Review of the match :

Australia :

The phase, which the Australian team has gone through after the post-ban of  Steve Smith and David Warner has been tough and hard. They had to go through severe losses along with criticism from world cricket. After all these things happenings, they have come out of this and proved themselves by winning the ODI series in India. This achievement for Aussies is very huge, in order to continue the transition for the World Cup. A lot of credit to Australian Team management, especially Justin Langer, who has been terrific in supporting the team and backing them in their dark phase.

let's have an eye on performances of Aussies in this tournament, With 7 games played, they six out of them, losing the only game against India.

One of the destructive opening partners in the world cup is David Warner and Aaron Finch. They completely dominated all the teams in the tournament. Fairly to say that dismissing that duo is almost an impossible thing for any opposition in this tournament. They got each two centuries in this tournament, leading the highest run-getters chart with first and second positions. They are consistent and destructive. Special mention to David Warner, who has been in the form of life after the ban.

Players like Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell in the middle order, is a gift for any team. They are consistent and contributing well to the team's success. They got a calm and composed type brain, batting like they are in the final of the world cup. Special credit to Maxwell, who creates an impact with his hitting in the death overs. Marcus Stoinis can also play the role of a finisher if Maxwell doesn't finish the match. Middle overs can be filled in the name of Stoinis, an efficient and economical bowler.

The bowling department has been excellent throughout the tournament. With the likes of Mitchell Starc and Jason behrendoff, they have the ability to put the opposition in trouble at any time. The two lefties have been the best bowling so far in the tournament.

Mitchell starc, leading the charts in wickets, has been consistently bowling good lengths and creating a great impact on the team's success. Jason Behrendoff has been consistent and proving his mettle as a left-arm bowler in the powerplay overs.

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon have been great so far, supporting the pace duo. They are too bowling with a great economy rate.

So far, no defects found in the Australian team, expecting the same playing eleven in this match too.

New Zealand:

With seven games played, they stand at third in the points table, after India. Kiwis have won five games, and the game being washed out against India.

Opening the Batting of the kiwis is not consistent. The opening duo has been throwing their wicket away with some rash shots. This is unfair, they should know that they are playing in the world cup and not T20. Expecting some fireworks from them against this mighty bowling attack. In a word, the openers are not enough patience to stand still at the crease. There might be a change in the opening line up in place of Colin Munro.

Number 3 batsmen, the captain of New Zealand, Kane Williamson, who has been class and consistent throughout the tournament. His master class batting blown everyone in this tournament.No errors in batting, With much cool mind and patience, he's been outstanding all the tournament.

Ross Taylor and Tom Latham, who has been performing inconsistently throughout the tournament.Taylor getting some good starts, but can't improve his conversion rate. The player with such experience and class is expected to bat with some responsibility. A couple of changes should be given to Tom Latham, as he is class and can perform.

Team with the best all-rounders tag should be given to the kiwis team. Jimmy neesham, colin de grand home, and Mitchell Santner are playing with high grades in this tournament. They are such a treat to watch in the bowling and batting department. When Neesham fails, CDG picks up the speed, Or when he fails, here comes the Santner to rescue. Such a trio bowls with great economy and wicket-taking ability.

Bowling Department with the trio as Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, and Matt Henry has been consistent, they shared 32 wickets among them, which is highest in this world cup.

Matt Henry is good, but not efficient as the duo. Not controlling his lengths and over pace leading to loose runs for the opposition.

Expecting Ish Sodhi / Tim Southee in place of Matt henry.

Match Prediction :

Based on the performances, We are going with Australia to win this match.

Toss: Australia

Match: Australia.

Dream 11 Prediction:

TOM LATHAM
DAVID WARNER
STEVEN SMITH
USMAN KHAWAJA
KANE WILLIAMSON
MARTIN GUPTILL
GLENN MAXWELL
JIMMY NEESHAM
MITCHELL STARC
JASON BEHRENDOFF
TRENT BOULT