England vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score: Ben Stokes Returns For England As New Zealand Opt To Bowl

England vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score:After wrapping up the T20I series 2-1, a full-strength England team gears up for the ODI challenge against New Zealand, with the first match of the series taking place in Cardiff. England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who took a u-turn on the decision to retire from ODI cricket, will be in the spotlight as the defending champions look to go the distance in the World Cup this time as well. New Zealand, who were the finalists when England became World Champions four years ago, will be without their talismanic skipper Kane Williamson in the series. (LIVE Scorecard)

England (Playing XI) - Harry Brook, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C/WK), Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley.

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C/WK), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson.

Toss - New Zealand wins the toss and will BOWL.

No one can forget the 2019 World Cup. Stokes was the hero in the final match. Then he retired from the format - ONLY for him to pack his kit a couple of months prior to the World Cup and give England another chance to do the unimaginable. For New Zealand, they have put in a strong squad as well. With Boult and Southee expected to lead the bowling line. They too look dangerous on the paper. It’s definitely English batters vs the Kiwi bowlers. This series is definitely going to be full of entertainment. Stay tuned for toss and other updates.

Hello and welcome to the first ODI between England and New Zealand. Two finest teams of this format get themselves ready as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup. This is a