The first day between the stages is set up for the international (Odi). New Zealand and EnglishStarting on Sunday 26 October 2025 at Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui. This marks the start of a three-match ODI series that follows a rain-hit t20i leg in which England won 1-0.
For New Zealand, this series takes on added significance as several key players return to the fold. Star fruit Kane Williamson After recovering from a minor health concern, making his comeback and regaining the middle order of the black caps with his class. Wicketer Tom Latham Skipper also joins the team Mitchell cross is back on the move after a successful recovery from abdominal surgery. But fast bowler Kyle Jamieson excluded out of series.
England, lead Harry BrookIt will field a fresh squad from the T20I series. Great Test Players Joe root and Ben Duckett Re-enter the white ball setup with PACE sensation Jofra Archer and WicketKeeper Jamie Smith. However, the archer will be rested for the first ODI for England to manage his workload ahead of the rest of the Ashes series.
Bay oval pitch report
Bay Oval, famous for its balanced conditions, offers a great chance to post big scores early in the game due to its true bounce and relatively short boundaries. But as the match progresses, the surface generally slows down, with the bowler gaining the upper hand in the later stages. Based on past trends, toss-winning captains usually opt to bat first and make the most of early batting-friendly conditions.
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Bay oval stats and records
- Total Matches: 31
- Matches won by batting first: 15
- Matches won by bowling first: 16
- Average 1st innings scores: 235
- Average 2nd shot scores: 214
- Highest overall recorded: 371/7 (50 OV) New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest overall record: 104/10 (36.1 OVS) New Zealand Women VS England Women
- The highest score followed: 300/5 (47.1 OVS) New Zealand vs India
- The lowest score defended: West Indies Women vs Bangladesh Women by 140/9 (50 overs).
