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England National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Head-to-Head, Playing XI, Players List, Today Match Prediction | ENG vs NZ 2nd T20I 2025

The England vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match is all set to be played at Hagley Oval Cricket Ground in Christchurch, and the match will be played on October 20, 2025. New Zealand has been playing exceptional cricket in the past few years, whereas the England Team is also playing great cricket.

The England vs New Zealand 2nd T20I match is all set to be played at Hagley Oval Cricket Ground in Christchurch, and the match will be played on October 20, 2025. New Zealand has been playing exceptional cricket in the past few years, whereas the England Team is also playing great cricket. But if we look at head-to-head records, then England leads the tally with a decent number.

The England National Cricket Team will be looking to win this match with a dominating performance under the leadership of Harry Brook. The England Team has done a phenomenal job in the past, and they have played intense cricket against New Zealand, especially in the ICC tournaments, so it is going to be a contest for the England Team.

However, the New Zealand National Cricket Team will also be looking to defeat England, especially on their home soil. They have immense power in their batting and bowling unit, led by Mitchell Santner. It’s going to be an exciting match in Christchurch on October 20.

ENG vs NZ 2nd T20I Match Details:

Match Between:  England National Cricket Team vsNew Zealand National Cricket Team

Date: October 20, 2025

Venue: Hagley Oval Cricket Ground, Christchurch

Time: 11:45 AM (IST) / 7:15 PM (Local)

Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports, SonyLIV & Fancode (India & Sri Lanka), Sky Sports (UK & Ireland), Sky TV NZ (Sky Sports 1 & Sky Sports 3) (New Zealand), PTV Sports & Myco/Tamasha app (Pakistan).

England vs New Zealand Head-to-Head inT20Is:

England and New Zealand have played good cricket in the past, but if we look at the records of the past few years, then the England team has dominated New Zealand in T20I cricket. But, now the New Zealand Team has been playing good cricket in the past few years.

However, in the overall record, England is ahead by 6 wins, as they have won 16 T20I matches, whereas New Zealand has been able to register only 10 wins.

Matches

England Won

New Zealand Won

27

16

10

England vs New Zealand Playing XI [Expected]

England Playing XI

New Zealand Playing XI

Phil Salt

Tim Seifert

Josh Buttler (WK)

Devon Conway (WK)

Jacob Bethell

Rachin Ravindra

Harry Brook (C)

Bevon Jacobs

Tom Banton

Mark Chapman

Sam Curran

Darly Mitchell

Jordan Cox

Michael Bracewell

Brydon Carse

(C)

Liam Dawson

Jacob Duffy

Adil Rashid 

Matt Henry

Luke Wood

Kyle Jamieson

England vs New Zealand Today Match Prediction:

If we look at the team strength and head-to-head record, it’s going to be an intense battle between both teams. England’s top order is led by Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, who can give an explosive start but also big partnerships, whereas Jacob Bethelli & Harry Brook give stability and power in the middle-order.

Sam Curran's all-around skills add extra value; this makes England’s Team a perfect and balanced squad for this tournament. On the other hand, New Zealand have a quality side including players like Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, and Jacob Duffy.

England National Cricket Team T20I Squad:

Harry Brook (Captain), Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Phil Salt, Tom Banton, Jordon Cox, Zak Crawley, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton,Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.

New Zealand National Cricket Team T20I Squad:

Mitchell Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Jimmy Neesham, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes.

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Amit Patel
Written by Amit Patel