NZ vs ENG Match Preview

The first T20I of the series ended in a no-result after only 20 overs were bowled, leaving both teams' squads and paying spectators in Christchurch disappointed. However, the conditions were different on Monday, and England took full advantage, scoring 236/4 and winning by 65 runs. It all means that, going into the final match of the series, the tourists are the only team that can still win the series, while New Zealand must win this game to tie it at 1-1. Auckland is a great place for both players and fans, so expect a thrilling series finale on Thursday.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

New Zealand vs England – 3rd T20I Match, England tour of New Zealand 2025 

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

Date & Time: 23rd October 2025 at 11:45 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs ENG Venue Stats 

NZ vs ENG Pitch Report

Auckland 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

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

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Tom Banton, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

Topmost Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert was the team's top run-scorer, with 39 off 29 balls and a strike rate of 134.48.
• Kyle Jamieson – Kyle Jamieson was the team's leading wicket-taker in the first Twenty20 International. He took two wickets in four overs, with an economy of 11.75.

Top Picks – England

• Phil Salt – Phil Salt was the leading run-scorer with 85 off 56 balls and a strike rate of 151.79.
• Adil Rashid – England's Adil Rashid won the first T20i fixture. He took four wickets in four overs, with an economy of eight.

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

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler(C), Tim Seifert(VC), Daryl Mitchell, Harry Brook, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jos Buttler, Rachin Ravindra

Vice-captain – Harry Brook, Tim Seifert

Wicketkeeper – Jos Buttler

NZ vs ENG Probable Winners:

On Monday, New Zealand's bowlers had nothing to say to England's clean hitting, and while we expect a closer contest on Thursday, we predict another win for the tourists. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.