New Zealand vs England, 1st ODI, England tour of New Zealand

England tour of New Zealand
Scheduled
, October 26, 2025
New Zealand
NZ
England
ENG
Starts at 06:30 AM
Weather : 0 °C

NZ vs ENG

Match Will Start

47d 15h 21m 8s

Pre-match
Match Prediction
NZ v ENG
NZ to win
55.6%
NZ
44.4%
ENG
Mode: Pre-Match Venue: Bay Oval

New Zealand vs England Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st ODI of the England tour of New Zealand is set to feature a head-to-head clash between New Zealand (NZ) and England (ENG). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The New Zealand vs England match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The NZ vs ENG game has been scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 1:00 AM UTC at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

MatchNew Zealand vs England 1st ODI
TournamentEngland tour of New Zealand
Date & TimeSunday, October 26, 1:00 AM UTC
VenueBay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

New Zealand vs England Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

The pitch at Bay Oval for ODI matches is batting-friendly. The first-innings average score of 285 indicates a high-scoring surface. However, the second innings sees a decline in scoring, with an average of 255. Chasing becomes more difficult as the pitch slows down.

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New Zealand vs England Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

New Zealand Avg: 302.6

  • NZ vs PAK (New Zealand won by 43 runs)
    Pakistan tour of New Zealand | 04 Apr 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 264/8 (42 ov) | PAK 221/10 (40 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs PAK (New Zealand won by 84 runs)
    Pakistan tour of New Zealand | 01 Apr 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 292/8 (50 ov) | PAK 208/10 (41.2 ov)
    W
  • NZ vs PAK (New Zealand won by 73 runs)
    Pakistan tour of New Zealand | 28 Mar 2025 10:00 PM
    NZ 344/9 (50 ov) | PAK 271/10 (44.1 ov)
    W
  • IND vs NZ (India won by 4 wickets)
    ICC Champions Trophy | 09 Mar 2025 09:00 AM
    IND 254/6 (49 ov) | NZ 251/7 (50 ov)
    L
  • SA vs NZ (New Zealand won by 50 runs.)
    ICC Champions Trophy | 05 Mar 2025 09:00 AM
    SA 312/9 (50 ov) | NZ 362/6 (50 ov)
    W

England Avg: 285.6

  • ENG vs SA (England won by 342 runs)
    South Africa tour of England | 07 Sep 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 414/5 (50 ov) | SA 72/10 (20.5 ov)
    W
  • ENG vs SA (South Africa won by 5 runs)
    South Africa tour of England | 04 Sep 2025 12:00 PM
    ENG 325/9 (50 ov) | SA 330/8 (50 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs SA (South Africa won by 7 wickets)
    South Africa tour of England | 02 Sep 2025 12:00 PM
    ENG 131/10 (24.3 ov) | SA 137/3 (20.5 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs WI (England won by 7 wickets (DLS Method))
    West Indies tour of England | 03 Jun 2025 12:00 PM
    ENG 246/3 (29.4 ov) | WI 251/9 (40 ov)
    W
  • ENG vs WI (England won by 3 wickets)
    West Indies tour of England | 01 Jun 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 312/7 (48.5 ov) | WI 308/10 (47.4 ov)
    W

New Zealand cricket team recent form has been marked by 80% wins, with an average batting score of 302.6. If New Zealand are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 220, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for England.

England cricket team recent form has been defined by 60% wins, with an average score of 285.6. If England are to bat first, a target of 253 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against New Zealand.

New Zealand vs England Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 yr)

Total Matches0 (Drawn: 0, Cancelled: 0)
New Zealand Wins0 0%
England Wins0 0%
New Zealand High / Low0 / 0
England High / Low0 / 0

New Zealand vs England — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

New Zealand — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Daryl Mitchell
    Form Score: 248.2
    166 runs (agg) · SR 63.3
  • Michael Bracewell
    Form Score: 219.1
    115 runs (agg) · SR 83.1
  • Muhammad Abbas
    Form Score: 151.7
    82 runs (agg) · SR 97.6
Top Bowlers
  • Ben Sears
    Form Score: 180.6
    9 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.58
  • Jacob Duffy
    Form Score: 99.6
    6 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.62
  • Nathan Smith
    Form Score: 41.1
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 5.23

England — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Joe Root
    Form Score: 343.9
    252 runs (agg) · SR 66.2
  • Jos Buttler
    Form Score: 261.3
    147 runs (agg) · SR 90.4
  • Jacob Bethell
    Form Score: 258.9
    167 runs (agg) · SR 79.2
Top Bowlers
  • Adil Rashid
    Form Score: 184
    10 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.24
  • Jofra Archer
    Form Score: 156.6
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.8
  • Brydon Carse
    Form Score: 31.8
    4 wkts (agg) · Econ 4.24
Match Details
Date
2025-10-26 06:30 AM
Venue
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
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