NZ vs ENG Confirmed Playing XI: Big Names Return for 1st T20I Clash | New Zealand vs England 2025

The New Zealand vs England 1st T20I match is all set to be played on October 19 2-25 at Hagley Oval Cricket Ground in Christchurch. England has already announced their confirmed playing XI, whereas New Zealand has yet to be announced, but we have the expected playing XI of New Zealand for the 1st T20I game.

Harry Brook will be leading England's side in the three-match T20I series against New Zealand. Mitchell Santner will be leading New Zealand's side in this series after recovering from the injury. Both players have recently been given captaincy, and they have to prove a lot; therefore, it is going to be an exciting contest between both teams.

England's Confirmed Playing XI:

Phil Salt

Josh Buttler (WK)

Jacob Bethell

Harry Brook (Captain)

Tom Banton

Sam Curran

Jordan Cox

Brydon Carse

Liam Dawson

Adil Rashid 

Luke Wood

Jordan Cox retained his position in the England T20I Team after having a strong performance against Ireland last month. Brydon Carse replaces Jofra Archer, who is rested for workload management. England's playing XI looks batting heavy, Jordan Cox, who is a proper batter, coming at number 7.

However, Bowling, especially Faster bowlers, are missing in the Playing XI, except Luke Wood; there's no other proper Pacer in the team. But players like Sam Curran and Brydon Carse, who are also known for medium pace bowling, will be filling those gaps.

New Zealand Expected Playing XI:

Tim Seifert

Devon Conway (Wk)

Rachin Ravindra

Bevon Jacobs

Mark Chapman

Darly Mitchell

Michael Bracewell

Mitchell Santner (C)

Jacbob Duffy

Matt Henry

Kyle Jamieson

New Zealand's lineup has a combination of both young and experienced players. Tim Seifert and Devon Conway are known for fireworks in the opening, whereas Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy have excellent records in the death overs.

New Zealand T20I Squad for England Series:

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

England T20I Squad for New Zealand Series:

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

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