NZ vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 1st ODI?
NZ vs ENG Today Match Prediction - Read 1st ODI Match, Recent form, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between New Zealand vs England.
The T20I series between New Zealand and England has come to an end. It is now time for both teams to clash in the 3-match ODI series. The first ODI between NZ and ENG is scheduled to take place on Sunday at Bay Oval Stadium.
In the past, New Zealand has faced England 96 times, and surprisingly, both teams have won 45 ODIs each. These stats showcase a rivalry between the two teams. New Zealand has won twice and England has won 3 matches in the past 5 ODI matches between the two teams
NZ vs ENG Match Details
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Match: New Zealand vs England, 1st ODI
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Date: 26th October 2025
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Time: 6.30 AM IST
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Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
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Live Streaming: FanCode
NZ vs ENG Weather Report
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Temperature |
15°C |
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Rain Possibility |
60% |
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Average Score |
255 |
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Best Suited For |
Pacers (55%) |
NZ vs ENG Pitch Report
The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, and both teams will prefer chasing.
Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs ENG
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Harry Brook (ENG): 98 runs in this Series
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Sam Curran (ENG): 57 runs in this Series
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Jacob Bethell (ENG): 39 runs in this Series
Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs ENG
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Adil Rashid (ENG): 4 wickets in this Series
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Kyle Jamieson (NZ): 3 wickets in this Series
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Jacob Duffy (NZ): 2 wickets in this Series
NZ vs ENG Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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NZ |
W, W, W, L, W |
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ENG |
W, L, L, W, W |
NZ vs ENG Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 50–60
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Predicted Total: 240–255
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Match Result: ENG to win
Scenario 2: If ENG Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 60–70
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Predicted Total: 270–290
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Match Result: ENG to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
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Team |
Players |
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NZ |
Rachin Ravindra, Will Young |
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ENG |
Ben Duckett, Harry Brook |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
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Team |
Players |
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NZ |
Kane Williamson, Tom Latham |
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ENG |
Joe Root, Jos Buttler |
NZ vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs
England
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
Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.
NZ vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
We predict that England will win the 1st ODI match. The likes of Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Sam Curran will be key players to watch out for.
NZ vs ENG Match FAQs
Q1. Where can I watch the NZ vs ENG live match?
You can watch the live streaming on the FanCode app and website.
Q2. Who will win today’s NZ vs ENG ODI match?
According to our today match prediction, England are favourites to win this encounter.
Q3. What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and England in ODIs?
England holds the upper hand in last five ODI head-to-head meetings against New Zealand
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