NZ vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 1st T20I?

The T20 format will be the new focus of international cricket, with two top teams colliding for a 3-match T20I series. Starting on Saturday, New Zealand will be hosting England in a 3-match T20I and ODI series. The first T20I match between NZ and ENG is scheduled for Saturday at the Hagley Oval cricket stadium.

New Zealand recently hosted Australia in a three-match T20I series. They lost the series by 0-2, and this series loss will impact the team morale while playing against England. England is heading to New Zealand after winning the T20I series against Ireland. They will be expected to continue the momentum against the Kiwis.

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NZ vs ENG Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs England, 1st T20I

• Date: 18th October 2025

• Time: 11:45 AM IST

• Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs ENG Weather Report

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

• Jos Buttler (ENG): 3836 runs in T20I 

• Tim Seifert (NZ): 1788 runs in T20I 

• Phil Salt (ENG): 1452 runs in T20I 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs ENG

• Adil Rashid (ENG): 141 wickets in T20I

• Mitchell Satner (NZ): 124 wickets in T20I 

• Matt Henry (NZ): 39 wickets in T20I 

NZ vs ENG Recent Form

NZ vs ENG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 160–175

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If ENG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 180–200

• Match Result: ENG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

England 

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 

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

NZ vs ENG Complete Squads

England Squad

Harry Brook (c), Zak Crawley, Jacob Bethell, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton (wk), Jordan Cox (wk), Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (wk), Sonny Baker, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid, Brydon Carse.

New Zealand Squad

Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert.

NZ vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that England will win the 1st T20I match. The likes of Phil Salt, Jos Buttler and Adil Rashid 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 T20I 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 T20Is?

England holds the upper hand in T20I head-to-head meetings against New Zealand