Christchurch [New Zealand], October 17 (ANI): The England Men's Cricket Team announced their playing XI for the first T20I of the three-match series on Thursday, which will take place at Hagley Oval on Friday.

Right-hand middle-order batter Harry Brook will be leading the side, and the former skipper Jos Buttler will be keeping the wickets in the match.

New Zealand and England are set to clash in a highly anticipated series, starting with three T20 matches. The first T20 will take place in Christchurch on Saturday, October 18, kicking off at 7:15 am UK and Ireland time. The second T20 is scheduled for Monday, October 20, also in Christchurch at the same time, while the third T20 will move to Auckland on Thursday, October 23, with a 7:15 am start.

Following the T20 leg, the two sides wil

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