NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

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Rohit Singh
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NZ vs ENG Match Preview

It's the first game of the three-game series, and hosting New Zealand will face a stiff challenge against a strong England team. New Zealand dropped the T20I series, and the squad will face pressure in the match. They will try to regain momentum by taking an early lead. England has performed well on this tour, and the squad will hope to maintain this form. England has a good record over New Zealand, winning three of the last four games between the two teams. The team has an aggressive batting lineup with plenty of depth, and it will look to play to its strengths. New Zealand's striking lineup lacks firepower, putting the team under pressure.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

New Zealand vs England – 1st ODI Match, England tour of New Zealand 2025 

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Date & Time: 26th October 2025 at 06:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs ENG Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn score 234
Avg 2nd inn score 242
Win% batting 1st 57
Win% batting 2nd 43

NZ vs ENG Pitch Report

The wicket would be difficult to bat on, as the ball would bounce and move. The average first-innings score at this venue is 234 runs, and the team batting first will need 300 to feel safe.

NZ vs ENG Weather Report

The temperature is going to be around 20 degrees at the start of the game, dropping to 17 degrees by the end with increasing humidity!

NZ vs ENG Last Five Matches

ENG ( England ) W L L W W
NZ ( New Zealand ) W W W L W

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

  Matches Played NZ Won ENG Won Tie NR
Overall 96 45 45 2 4
Last 5 5 2 3 0 0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

NZ vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Harry Brook (c), Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (wk), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy

Topmost Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

  • Daryl Mitchell – Daryl Mitchell leads the team with 464 runs in 13 matches, an average of 38.66, and a strike rate of 84.82.
  • Matt Henry – Matt Henry is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 24 wickets in 9 matches and an economy of 4.88.

Top Picks – England

  • Joe Root – Joe Root is the leading run-scorer in the ODIs, scoring 779 runs in 12 matches at an average of 70.81 and a strike rate of 97.01.
  • Adil Rashid – Adil Rashid is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 27 wickets in 12 matches and an economy of 5.71.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Jos Buttler(C), Ben Duckett, Devon Conway, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra(VC), Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Matt Henry

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jos Buttler, Kane Williamson

Vice-captain – Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

NZ vs ENG Probable Winners:

This game will be a tough test for New Zealand. They have a strong batting lineup but lack powerful strikers. To be competitive in this game, the team must score runs at a high rate. England's batting lineup is deep, with several powerful strikers. We anticipate a close game, but England has an advantage in the competition. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.

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