NZ vs ENG Match Preview

In the second game of the three-game series, hosts New Zealand will face England in what promises to be an exciting match. New Zealand delivered an outstanding performance in the final game, winning by four wickets. They intend to build on that momentum. The English struggled with the bat, but they will look to improve and tie the series with a win. England has performed well against New Zealand in recent years, winning five of the last 8 matches between the two teams. The team's batting lineup is stronger, with powerful batters in the lower middle order. New Zealand's top order struggled in the previous game, so it will be interesting to see how the team performs in this one.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

New Zealand vs England – 2nd ODI Match, England tour of New Zealand 2025 

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Date & Time: 29th October 2025 at 06:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs ENG Venue Stats 

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

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

Also Read: NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I match

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, Jacob Bethell, Luke Wood

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

Topmost Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Daryl Mitchell – Daryl Mitchell is the team's leading run-scorer, with 542 runs in 14 matches, an average of 45.16 and a strike rate of 84.95.
• Zakary Foulkes – Zakary Foulkes picked up four wickets in seven overs at an economy rate of 5.86

Top Picks – England

• Joe Root – Joe Root is the leading run-scorer in the ODI format this year, scoring 781 runs in 13 matches at an average of 65.08 and a strike rate of 96.53.
• Brydon Carse – Brydon Carse was England's top bowler in the previous match. He took three wickets in ten overs, with an economy of 4.50.

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:

New Zealand enters this game with a win, but they had problems in their previous game. The batting line-up appears to be out of form at the top, and they will need a strong performance from the top and middle orders to win this game. England will attempt to mount a strong comeback in this match. They have a strong batting lineup and will start slightly ahead in the game. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.