Overview

• England confirmed their starting XI for the first T20I against New Zealand on October 18 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
• The XI features four wicketkeeping options in Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Tom Banton and Jordan Cox, with Buttler expected to take the gloves.
• Harry Brook captains a batting group of Salt, Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Banton and Cox, supported by all-rounder Sam Curran.
• Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson provide spin, while Curran, Brydon Carse and Luke Wood cover the pace duties.
• Jamie Overton and Sonny Baker were listed on the bench, with Rehan Ahmed and Zak Crawley not included in the opener.