NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI
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New Zealand will take on England in the 1st T20I of the series on Saturday at Hagley Oval Cricket Stadium. This tour will take England across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand, where they will play three T20Is followed by three 50-over matches. Expect the tourists to look to give some game time to some of their key players who will be in action in Australia next month, but also to take these T20Is seriously, with the T20 World Cup just a few months away. New Zealand's priority will be to prepare for the T20 World Cup, where they hope to maintain their impressive recent record at ICC events.
NZ vs ENG Match Details
New Zealand vs England – 1st T20I Match, England tour of New Zealand 2025
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Date & Time: 18th October 2025 at 11:45 AM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode
NZ vs ENG Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 177 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 182 |
| Win% batting 1st | 57 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 43 |
NZ vs ENG Pitch Report
Hagley Oval is an excellent place to observe and play international cricket. There typically will be some grass left on the wicket to help the pace bowlers and some turn for the spinners.
NZ vs ENG Weather Report
It is expected to be a cloudy evening in Christchurch, with the temperature dropping to 14 degrees after dark. If the game lasts that long, it may rain!
NZ vs ENG Last Five Matches
| ENG ( England ) | W NR W NR W |
| NZ ( New Zealand ) | L NR L W W |
NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | NZ Won | ENG Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
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NZ vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:
England Probable Playing XIs
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
New Zealand Probable Playing XIs
Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
Topmost Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:
Top Picks – New Zealand
- Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert is the team's top run-scorer, with 497 runs in 13 matches at an average of 49.70 and a strike rate of 165.66.
- Jacob Duffy – Jacob Duffy is New Zealand's top bowler in the T20i format this year. He has taken 23 wickets in 23 matches with an economy rate of 7.11.
Top Picks – England
- Jos Buttler – Jos Buttler is the team's leading run-scorer, with 447 runs in 12 matches, an average of 37.25 and a strike rate of 169.31.
- Adil Rashid – Adil Rashid is England's top bowler in the T20i format this year. He is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 15 wickets in 12 matches in 2025 at an economy rate of 8.83.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Team:
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler(C), Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra(VC), James Neesham, Jacob Bethell, Adil Rashid, Matt Henry
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain – Jos Buttler, James Neesham
Vice-captain – Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert
Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler
NZ vs ENG Probable Winners:
This should be an excellent game on Saturday, with England's full-strength squad ready to battle. However, we believe New Zealand has the stronger group and predict a home victory. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.
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