Three matches One Day International (Odi) Series between New Zealand and English It started on Sunday 26 October 2025, which was significantly affected by rain and was won 1-0 by England. The 50-over contest, the head-to-head ODI record, with both teams claiming 45 wins in their history, promises a more balanced contest and a more balanced contest.
The Series will begin at Bay Oval at Mount Maunganui on October 26 at Seddon Park before moving to Seddon Park in Hamilton on October 29 and concludes at Sky Stadium in Wellington on November 1.
Key players return for New Zealand
For New Zealand, this series marks a significant milestone with the return of several key, experienced players. Most importantly, the star batsman Kane Williamson Bringing his world-class skill and leadership to the middle order, he returns to the lineup after recovering from an unspecified minor medical issue. He is joined by the wicketeeper Tom Lathamand the fold and the captain return Mitchell crosswho is recovering from recent abdominal surgery.
Comprehensive Nathan Smith is also coming back from injury. Despite this significant finesse, he will be without several other players due to persistent injury issues Finn Allen, Lockie Fergusonand Glenn Phillipsto create opportunities for players like Zach Foulkes and Jacob Duffy to influence
A strong English unit ready for battle in Odis
England, Captain Harry Brook In white-ball formats, they will also see t20i squad changes. Arrival of experienced test players Joe root and Ben Duckettalong with the fast bowler Jofra the archer and wicketkeeper Jamie Smithprovides a significant boost.
However, in the opener, Obi, the archer, will not see the England Ashes as he manages their preparations. It is confirmed that the archer is uninjured and will be available for the second Odi. On the contrary, the opening batsman Phil salt and Zach Crawley ODIS will not have the feature. England’s line-up is a mix of World Cup winners and next-generation talent, a whole generation of talent, all staking their claim for a new era of the format.
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Teams
New Zealand: Mitchell Santher (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, will be young
English: Harry Brook (C), Jos Butler (WK), Tom Banton, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Liam Dawson, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Luke Wood, JoFra Overton.
Stream and live stream details:
- England: TNT Sport1
- New Zealand: TVNZ +, TVNZ 1
- South Africa: Super Sports Action
- India: Prime Video, Sonyten, Sonyliv, Fancode
- Pakistan: Not found
- Australia: Fox sports
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