Live Cricket Score & Latest News | New Zealand vs England, 1st T20I, England tour of New Zealand

England tour of New Zealand
Cancelled
, October 18, 2025
New Zealand
NZ
0/0 ()
England
ENG
153/6 (20)
Match abandoned due to rain

Live Blog

06:45 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 5.4

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Kyle Jamieson to Harry Brook, No run

0
5.4
Kyle Jamieson to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Harry Brook goes back and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
06:44 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 5.3

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Kyle Jamieson to Jos Buttler, 1 run

1
5.3
Kyle Jamieson to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Jos Buttler goes back to take slower ball of fulltoss aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
06:44 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 5.2

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Kyle Jamieson to Jos Buttler, Four

4
5.2
Kyle Jamieson to Jos Buttler, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jos Buttler hangs in the crease, plays ramp shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
06:43 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 5.1

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Kyle Jamieson to Jos Buttler, Four

4
5.1
Kyle Jamieson to Jos Buttler, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jos Buttler elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
02:15 UTC
26 Oct 2025
End of over 5 (4 runs)
England 33/2
06:42 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 4.6

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Harry Brook, Four

4
4.6
Matt Henry to Harry Brook, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Harry Brook hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
06:41 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 4.5

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Harry Brook, No run

0
4.5
Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Harry Brook goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
06:40 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 4.4

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Harry Brook, No run

0
4.4
Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Matt Henry sends down a sharp delivery, Harry Brook hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
06:39 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 4.3

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Harry Brook, No run

0
4.3
Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Matt Henry sends down a sharp delivery, Harry Brook goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
06:39 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 4.2

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Harry Brook, No run

0
4.2
Matt Henry to Harry Brook, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Harry Brook hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
06:36 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 4.1

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, No run

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4.1
Jacob Bethell c & b M Henry 15 (13) Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, no run, c & b M Henry, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards mid on, edged!! and flies straight to Matt Henry, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Jacob Bethell.
02:15 UTC
26 Oct 2025
End of over 4 (15 runs)
England 29/1
06:35 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 3.6

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

1
3.6
Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, 1 run, Jacob Bethell goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
06:34 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 3.5

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, Four

4
3.5
Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
06:33 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 3.4

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, Six

6
3.4
Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the off stump, Jacob Bethell goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long off for a colossal Maximum!
06:33 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 3.3

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, No run

0
3.3
Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jacob Duffy sends down a sharp delivery, Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
06:32 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 3.2

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, 2 runs

2
3.2
Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, 2 runs, Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
06:31 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 3.1

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jos Buttler, Wide

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3.1
Jacob Duffy to Jos Buttler, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Jos Buttler with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
06:32 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 3.1

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jos Buttler, 1 run

1
3.1
Jacob Duffy to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Jos Buttler hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
02:15 UTC
26 Oct 2025
End of over 3 (3 runs)
England 14/1
06:30 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 2.6

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, 2 runs

2
2.6
Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, 2 runs, Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
06:29 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 2.5

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, No run

0
2.5
Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Matt Henry bowls a sharp delivery, and Jacob Bethell goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
06:29 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 2.4

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, No run

0
2.4
Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease, dabs push with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
06:28 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 2.3

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, No run

0
2.3
Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Jacob Bethell goes back and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
06:28 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 2.2

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, No run

0
2.2
Matt Henry to Jacob Bethell, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Jacob Bethell hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
06:28 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 2.1

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, 1 run

1
2.1
Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Jos Buttler hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
02:15 UTC
26 Oct 2025
End of over 2 (3 runs)
England 11/1
06:26 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 1.6

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, No run

0
1.6
Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jacob Duffy bowls a sharp delivery, and Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
06:25 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 1.5

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, No run

0
1.5
Jacob Duffy to Jacob Bethell, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jacob Bethell hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
06:23 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 1.4

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Phil Salt, No run

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1.4
Phil Salt c M Chapman b JA Duffy 3 (4) Jacob Duffy to Phil Salt, no run, c M Chapman b JA Duffy, Caught out !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Phil Salt goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards third man, but the ball finds safe hands of Mark Chapman, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Phil Salt is out.
06:23 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 1.3

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Phil Salt, 2 runs

2
1.3
Jacob Duffy to Phil Salt, 2 runs, Jacob Duffy delivers fast ball at good length, Phil Salt hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
06:22 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 1.2

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jos Buttler, 1 run

1
1.2
Jacob Duffy to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Jacob Duffy delivers outswinger at good length, Jos Buttler goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
06:21 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 1.1

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Jacob Duffy to Jos Buttler, No run

0
1.1
Jacob Duffy to Jos Buttler, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Jos Buttler hangs in the crease, trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
02:15 UTC
26 Oct 2025
End of over 1 (8 runs)
England 8/0
06:21 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 0.6

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Phil Salt, No run

0
0.6
Matt Henry to Phil Salt, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Matt Henry bowls a sharp delivery, and Phil Salt goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
06:19 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 0.5

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, 1 run

1
0.5
Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, 1 run, Jos Buttler goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run. Overthrow and garnered a single run
06:19 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 0.4

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, No run

0
0.4
Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Matt Henry bowls a sharp delivery, and Jos Buttler goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
06:18 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 0.3

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, Six

6
0.3
Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball, on the off stump, Jos Buttler goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
06:18 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 0.2

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, No run

0
0.2
Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps, Jos Buttler goes forward, trying to hit flick shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
06:17 UTC
18 Oct 2025
Ov 0.1

NZ vs ENG Live Score – Matt Henry to Phil Salt, 1 run

1
0.1
Matt Henry to Phil Salt, 1 run, Phil Salt hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 1 run.

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Match Info

SeriesEngland tour of New Zealand
Match1st T20I
FormatT20I
Date & Time18 Oct 2025, Sat, 11:45 AM
VenueHagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand
TossNew Zealand elected to bowl
UmpiresDonovan Koch, Wayne Knights, Shaun Haig (New Zealand, TV)
Match RefereeDave Gilbert

Match FAQs

What time does NZ vs ENG start?
Start time (around toss): 18 Oct 2025, Sat, 11:45 AM.
What is the venue and pitch report?
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand. Pitch: Fast & Bounce. In T20s, a par score is around ~170.
Where can I get live score and commentary?
Right on this page — real-time Live Score, Ball-by-Ball commentary, and a Live Blog with auto-refresh.

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Pitch & Weather Statistics

Weather
Overcast Clouds
🌡️ 15.14°C💧 63% (Humidity)🧭 10.36 Wind Speed
Pitch Condition
Fast & Bounce
🪄 Bat: Average🏃 Pace: Pace & Bounce🌀 Spin: Average

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Team Comparison (Batting & Bowling, last 10)

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New Zealand Stats

Most RunsBest SRMost WicketsBest Eco. Rate
1

Tim Seifert

NZ . Wk

62 Runs

2 Inns
2

Mitchell Santner

NZ . All

36 Runs

1 Inns
3

Mark Chapman

NZ . Bat

28 Runs

1 Inns
4

Rachin Ravindra

NZ . All

18 Runs

2 Inns
5

Jimmy Neesham

NZ . All

17 Runs

1 Inns

England Stats

Most RunsBest SRMost WicketsBest Eco. Rate
1

Harry Brook

ENG . Bat

98 Runs

2 Inns
2

Phil Salt

ENG . Wk

88 Runs

2 Inns
3

Sam Curran

ENG . All

57 Runs

2 Inns
4

Jacob Bethell

ENG . Bat

39 Runs

2 Inns
5

Tom Banton

ENG . Bat

38 Runs

2 Inns

Team Squads

New Zealand Squad

Open squad
WKBATBOWLALL
Tim Seifert
Devon Conway		Tim Robinson
Mark Chapman
Daryl Mitchell
Bevon Jacobs		Kyle Jamieson
Matt Henry
Jacob Duffy		Rachin Ravindra
Jimmy Neesham
Michael Bracewell
Mitchell Santner
Zakary Foulkes

England Squad

Open squad
WKBATBOWLALL
Phil Salt
Jos Buttler		Jacob Bethell
Harry Brook
Tom Banton
Jordan Cox
Zak Crawley		Brydon Carse
Adil Rashid
Luke Wood
Sonny Baker		Sam Curran
Liam Dawson
Jamie Overton
Rehan Ahmed

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Match Details
Date
2025-10-18 11:45 AM
Venue
Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Toss
New Zealand elected to bowl
Umpires
  • Donovan Koch
  • Wayne Knights
Tv Umpires
  • Shaun Haig
Match Referee
  • Dave Gilbert

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