New Zealand and English will bat in the second T20I England New Zealand Tour 2025 On October 20 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The first T20I at the same venue ended without a result due to rain, setting this fixture up as a real series opener for both sides looking for early momentum.
A confident host is a strong starting point
New Zealand showed solid bowling discipline in a scattered game, taking advantage of an overcast game to restrict England to 153 for 6 before rain intervened. Mitchell crossThe side will take heart from their collective bowling effort, with all six bowlers between the wickets. Hosts will trust Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra Front, with Daryl Mitchell and Michael bracewell to form a moderately ordered nucleus. Kyle JamiesonBounce and control make him a key figure again, especially as the surface of the Hagley oval offers pacers a boost.
Look for the England fringes to return
Sam Curran35 off 35 off 35 was a bright spark for England in the previous outing after top-ordering Phil salt and Buttlerscould not capitalize. Harry BrookCaptaining the side in this series, he showed positive intent but could only manage 20 runs. England will aim for a more consistent batting display to put pressure on the Kiwi attack. Adil Rashid‘experience, being a left winger, will be vital Indifferent tree and the all-rounder Curran is expected to exploit the conditions.
NZ vs Eng, 2nd T20I: Match details
- Date and time: October 20 11:45 AM ist / 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM Local
- Location: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
NZ vs Eng, head-to-head record in T20IS
Matches played: 28 | New Zealand won: 10 | England won: 16 | No result: 2
Hagley oval pitch report
Hagley takes it under the lights, making the oval pitch even bounce and medium lateral movement conducive to the fast bowler. But once set, batters can play through a comfortable line thanks to the quick outfield. Historically, nine out of nine times in this space, chasing teams, has indicated that the first one can be profitable at first. Weather forecasts show clear skies with minimal rain threat and temperatures between 18-21°C, promising more than 40 contests.
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Teams
New Zealand: Mitchell cross (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zach Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamobs, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert (WK)
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
NZ vs Eng today match prediction
Case 1:
- New Zealand wins the toss first and bowls
- England’s PowerPlay score: 45-55
- England’s total: 170-190
Case 2:
- England win the toss and bowl first
- New Zealand’s PowerPlay Score: 50-60
- New Zealand’s total: 180-190
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the competition.
