This Three match T20I series between New Zealand and England The decisive final T20I concluded at Eden Park, Auckland on Thursday 23 October.
England recorded a dominant win in the second match, a 1–0 series lead, leaving New Zealand in a position where they had to level the series. The tourists are aiming to seal another Newseas T20 series triumph with recent comprehensive wins over Ireland and South Africa. This match represents the last opportunity for the Black Caps to draw level in the three-match series.
After a poor performance in the second game, the pressure is firmly on the home team to find their best form and clean sweep the English squad. Known for its short boundaries, Eden Park will test New Zealand’s bowlers’ accuracy and batting mashes.
NZ vs Eng, 3rd T20I: Match details
- Date and time: October 23 11:45 AM ist / 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM Local
- Location: Eden Park, Auckland
NZ vs Eng, head-to-head record in T20IS
Matches played: 29 | New Zealand won: 10 | England won: 17 | No result: 2
Eden Park Pitch Report
The pitch at Auckland’s Eden Park, which had a large number of innings scores after taking its eye but was able to achieve even 200 extra targets in recent matches, scored even 200 extra targets. Measuring 64 to 70 yards, the shorter fairways and medium fairways often encourage aggressive hitting throughout the shot.
In the early stages, the fast bowler can benefit from the light evening humidity which helps him swing a bit with the new ball. However, this short-term help quickly disappears as the ball loses its luster. From this point on, batters often rely on timing and placement and placement.
The surface remains consistent for most of the game, offering reliable bounce that boosts prone confidence. While not providing a significant turn, spinners who maintain tight lines and vary their pace can still create pressure and take crucial wickets. Similarly, bowlers who use slower deliveries and cutters can, on the contrary, succeed in scoring runs on a high-scoring track.
Teams
New Zealand: Mitchell cross (c), Michael Bracewell, Tim Seifert (WK), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamob, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson
England: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttell, Jos Buttler, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Duz, Luke Wood
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NZ vs Eng today match prediction
Case 1:
- New Zealand win the toss and bat first
- New Zealand’s PowerPlay Score: 50-60
- New Zealand’s total: 200-210
Case 2:
- England win the toss and bat first
- England’s PowerPlay Score: 60-70
- England’s total: 230-240
Match Result: England to win the competition.
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