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

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NZ vs ENG Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs England, 1st ODI

• Date: 26th October 2025

• Time: 6.30 AM IST

• Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui 

• 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

• Harry Brook (ENG): 98 runs in this Series 

• Sam Curran (ENG): 57 runs in this Series 

• Jacob Bethell (ENG): 39 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs ENG

• Adil Rashid (ENG): 4 wickets in this Series 

• Kyle Jamieson (NZ): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 2 wickets in this Series 

NZ vs ENG Recent Form

NZ vs ENG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 240–255

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If ENG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 60–70

• Predicted Total: 270–290

• Match Result: ENG to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

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 

The former Australian opening batter, Matthew Hayden, has made a hilarious prediction on the former England batter, Joe Root, ahead of the Ashes 2025/26 against Australia down under. The opening game of the series will take place at the Optus Stadium in Perth on November 21, as the right-handed batter will be under pressure, having not celebrated a century down under.

Joe Root is currently the second leading run-getter in the longest format with 13543 runs in 288 innings at an average of 51.29 and a strike rate of 57.49, with the help of 66 half-centuries and 39 centuries at the best score of 262 runs. However, in Australia, he has drilled only 892 runs in 14 games at an average of 35.68 with nine fifties.

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“I will walk nude around the MCG if he doesn’t make a hundred his summer.” Hayden reckoned during a recent interaction on the ‘All over Bar The Cricket’ YouTube channel, as his daughter and presenter, Grace Hayden, requested the Yorkshire batter to notch up a red-ball century.

Matthew Hayden makes hilarious prediction on Joe Root ahead of Ashes 2025/26

In his overall record against Australia, Root has clubbed 2428 runs in the 34 red-ball encounters at an average of 40.46, scoring four centuries and 17 half-centuries. Apart from that, he has recorded over 3300 runs in 64 innings against India in Tests at an average of nearly 60 and a strike rate of 55, thanks to 13 centuries and 12 half-centuries.

Root has found the bowling of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood challenging. But Cummins is currently recovering from a back injury, and he could get ruled out for the first three encounters of the series. This could be a good chance for the batter, who was in excellent touch during the home red-ball series against India.

For him and a few veterans, it could be the last Ashes trip. England haven’t won a single Test, let alone a series, against Australia down under since earning the urn in 2010/11 under Andrew Strauss’ captaincy. It will be high time for them to turn the tables, and Root will be their key man with the bat.

The former England captain, Joe Root, has drawn a bold comparison between modern-day great players and the current red-ball captain of the Blue Brigade, Shubman Gill, following the latter’s successful stint with the bat, where he amassed over 750 runs in five Tests in the United Kingdom against England.

Shubman Gill also led the side incredibly, ending with a 2-2 series margin, including the famous victory during the fifth and final game at the Kennington Oval. Root compares Gill with some of the greatest modern-day players of the game and expects the Punjab-born to reach that level.

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“I think Kane is a wonderful player. I think Steve has been incredible, especially against us. Virat Kohli and Rohit are the same. Shubman Gill, I think, is going to be a very good player across the formats. Harry Brook is another whom I am watching from the other end, and he makes my life so much easier with the pressure he puts on the bowlers.” Root expressed during a recent interaction on Stick To Cricket.

Watch: Joe Root compares Harry Brook with Kevin Pietersen’s aura

Harry Brook is another upcoming superstar for the England side, and Root has compared him with Kevin Pietersen’s aura and demeanor. He reckoned that Brook’s aggressive style of batting could pay the opposition team many ways, where they would mostly look to stop the runs rather than getting him out.

"Gill will be very, very good" 🌟

Joe Root shares which modern day players have impressed him 🏏 pic.twitter.com/lW9GP98Yhc

— Stick to Cricket (@StickToCricket) September 10, 2025

“Harry is pretty similar to KP. When KP used to be at the crease, his aura, demeanor, and presence were intimidating, whereas with Harry, you just don’t know where he could hit the ball. As a bowler, you would think that I would bowl top of the off-stump, and it actually could either go over fine-leg or go over mid-off for a six.”

“You are batting at the other end, thinking it’s Christmas. So many people are trying to control the rate, and in many ways, you try to stop the runs, and when people do that to you mentally as a batting group, it makes life so easier. Then there is no threat from the opposition.”

The former England captain, Joe Root, has landed India's efforts to draw the five-match Test series in the United Kingdom by a 2-2 margin, having won the fifth and final clash of the series at the Kennington Oval in South London, despite the tourists feeling the absence of two of their most experienced campaigners, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Both decide to hang up their shoes from the red-ball format in a span of just one week before the trip. That left the national side under tremendous pressure due to the lack of experience, as the board decided to appoint Shubman Gill their new captain for the longest format. India went on to win two games in London and Birmingham, besides drawing the Manchester encounter during the seven-week series.

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“It was a fantastic and tough India series. They were great players, and they were always going to produce so many great players across formats. I think it goes under the radar that they lost the quality and experience in Rohit and Virat, going into a series abroad in conditions where they both had success, and then still to perform as well as they did was really impressive.” Joe Root expressed on Stick to cricket.

Watch: Joe Root lauds India’s impressive performance in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s absence

One of the incredible aspects of the series was how Shubman batted throughout the series, collecting over 750 runs in five games. And Root was incredible in the way he also captained the side in the veterans’ absence.

"To lose Virat and Rohit but still perform was very impressive" 🙌

Joe Root gives credit to India after their Test performance 👏

📺 Watch now on YouTube or listen on all major podcast platforms. pic.twitter.com/iLK4SA6R2H

— Stick to Cricket (@StickToCricket) September 10, 2025

“For Shubman Gill- First series as captain, I thought not only did he bat well, but I think he led the side really well. Ashwin also retired. He might not have the same impact in England that he perhaps had in other places, but he is still a very experienced player. It will be thrilling to play such a high-quality team.”

“Going for five days and getting tested in different ways, you know, not only skill-wise but mentally and physically being able to call the reserves and understand how you can wrestle the momentum back in your favor. Everything seemed to be going one way and then the other, and it was pretty good.” Root concluded.

It has been nearly a month since the end of the five-match Test series of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England, where the visitors’ famous victory during the fifth fixture at the Kennington Oval in South London pushed the series to end with a 2-2 margin as the players from both camps showed extreme aggression. 

On the second day of the fixture, Prasidh Krishna welcomed Joe Root with a few words from his end, as the legendary England batter didn’t take that lightly and charged at the Karnataka pacer aggressively. Root didn’t hold back in the verbal exchanges as he was a teammate of Krishan for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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“It’s a great gesture that, you know, you spend some time with each other, having fought in such a tough series. I did go and speak to most of them, and with Root as well. I asked him what happened. He said, I thought you abused me, whereas I said No. And he said ‘I actually wanted to get myself up and going as well, so I had to pump myself up.” Krishna expressed in a video, as ESPNcricinfo revealed.

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The lanky fast bowler from England has overall picked up 22 wickets in 11 Test innings at an average of 34.36 and a strike rate of 43.6, with the help of 4/62 in an innings. In that Oval Test, the right-arm pacer bagged eight wickets during the Oval Test to give the Indian team a fine platform for the win.

Wonderful words for Joe Root 🙌 pic.twitter.com/qDjyUzDipl

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 5, 2025

“But I think that’s what I love about the sport. That’s the way I have played it all. And to see everybody, to see the legend out there even today putting it all there, fighting it out for the team.” Krishna added.

“I think that’s for everybody to learn that you are out there to fight, you’re out there to win the battles. And sometimes, it takes a lot more than just the skill and takes a lot of mental grit for you to be part of the journey.” The 29-year-old addressed on ESPNcricinfo.

The downturn of England cricket in ODI's is concerning after their disastrous affair with South Africa at Headingley and issues in their white ball Trio. Bowled out for 131, England's lowest score at Headingley for almost 50 years, it was another collapse for the batting unit. After a familiar instance of cheap top order dismissals, the middle order batter were unable to rebuild, and the Proteas ambled to victory with little fuss. This loss follows a series of poor results since the 2023 ODI World Cup and failed Champions Trophy 2025. The batting order that once terrified opposition bowling units has become brittle and unable to adapt to the demands of ODI cricket. Aggressive batting and reckless dismissal might have more often than not worked in T20 cricket, but ODIs have the cloud of aggression, but require enough patience. England have struggled with this principle since the start of The ODI side.

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The limited focus on domestic one-day cricket is, in part, to blame. With high-profile tournaments like The Hundred and subjecting players to T20 league cricket, there is almost no opportunity to develop an ODI mentality. When players are then put under sustained pressure from bowlers with relentless quality they have shown to be unprepared. And in terms of leadership, a change has not helped either. Jos Buttler's resignation from captaincy after two poor series, left a significant vacuum, and Harry Brook has been presented as a new beginning to address that vacuum, but the problems still exist. Brook's early success against the West Indies might have suggested a potential impact, but a total collapse at Headingley demonstrated deeper problems in the ODI landscape for England will remain for now.

New Leadership, Old Problems

Selecting Harry Brook as England's newest ODI captain was considered a brave step into the unknown. As a promising 26-year-old who is clearly brave and willing to honour his nation over county and franchise cricket, Brook is taking positive, aggressive and bold initiatives. He has already brought along the younger players Jamie Smith and Will Jacks, which displays a good focus on the future. Brook plays similar aggressive cricket that England played to be crowned world champions in 2019. However, the team faces some challenges that go beyond tactics. The current ODI side still has challenges with an inconsistent middle order and inflexible thinking. Many players are under-conditioned in ODIs to assess as compared to T20 cricket where hit-bang-wallop product effectiveness is key.  The England team do not use better judgment batting across 50 overs, so at Headingley, South Africa's spinners and seamers were able to expose that thinking and force hasty strokes and sub-standard shot selection decisions.

Brook himself acknowledged after the loss to South Africa that England needed to be "...a little more calculated" and that can't just be a quippy comment but must reflect the core issue - without balance between a desire and instinct to attack to play a more moderate form of the game, especially if there are no steady-eddies at the other end. Collapses are bound to be common against strong opposition. Another structural flaw is the inconsistent management and selection changes across the playing group. With Test specialists generally omitted and minimal ODI specialists in the squad, England has yet to land on a settled XI, and constant chopping and changing means rhythm and momentum at series and international level are impossible to build. 

Despite of all this, Brook’s leadership still provides some optimism - early results showed he can galvanize and energize a team and there is potential in his long term vision to start to rebuild. But unless England make systemic changes - provide more emphasis on domestic one-day competitions, develop ODI specialists, and reframe the way they naturally bat, they will likely continue to find themselves in these situations regularly. The collapse at Headingley is more than just one dire performance, it represents the desperate need for England to reset their ODI strategy. If Brook and his squad do not soon address these underlying structural issues, the golden era of England's white-ball championships will become a distant memory.

England (ENG) will lock horns with South Africa (SA) in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, September 4, at Lord’s, London. The Proteas head into the contest with a 1-0 lead after a dominant display in the opening encounter. The hosts endured a dismal outing at Headingley, Leeds, where they were bundled out for just 131 runs. None of the English batters found their rhythm as South Africa’s bowlers dictated terms. With the series on the line, England must regroup quickly and deliver a strong performance in front of their home crowd. A defeat here would hand the visitors an unassailable series win.

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Meanwhile, South Africa will take confidence from their commanding seven-wicket victory. Their bowlers laid the platform, and the batters ensured a comfortable chase. Skipper Temba Bavuma’s men will now aim to maintain their momentum at Lord’s and seal the series with one match to spare. Much will hinge on whether their bowlers can replicate their brilliance from the first ODI.

South Africa vs England , 2nd ODI: Live Streaming Details 

South Africa vs England , 2nd ODI: Probable Playing XI

England

Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker

South Africa

Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi

Team India pacer Prasidh Krishna has revealed his heated exchange with Joe Root during the fifth Test against England at the Oval in London. Krishna said that Root thought he was being abused on the field. Although Root is usually a calm player, he got angry when England tried to take the advantage from India on Day 2 of the fifth Test. During the conversation, Root reacted aggressively, and the umpires had to step in and separate them.

Krishna on Heated Moment with Joe Root

Speaking in a recent interview with ESPN Cricinfo, Prasidh Krishna talked about his heated moment with Joe Root. He said, "I don't know why Rooty reacted. I just said, 'You're looking in great shape,' and then it turned into a lot of abuse. I spoke to most of them, including Root. I asked him what happened. He said, 'I thought you abused me.' I said, 'No.' He replied, 'I just wanted to get myself going, so I had to pump myself up.'"

“That’s what I love about the sport. That’s the way I’ve always played it. To see everybody, especially a legend like him, putting it all out there and fighting for the team, is something for everyone to learn from,” Krishna added.

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Krishna Praises Root and Key Performance

Although Krishna struggled in his first two Tests, he played a key role in helping India win by six runs at The Oval. He took eight wickets across two innings as India defended 373 on Day 5. Krishna also praised Root for giving his best to help his team. He said, "That's what I love about the sport. To see everyone, especially a legend like him, putting it all out there and fighting for the team, is something for everyone to learn from. Sometimes it takes more than skill; it takes mental grit to be part of that journey."

More Incidents During the Test

Root was visibly upset at something Krishna said, shouting at the seamer before the umpires warned India about their behavior.

Ben Duckett was involved in two incidents during the match. In the second, he appeared to anger Sai Sudharsan after his late dismissal. Earlier, he was heard on stump microphones telling Akash Deep, “You can’t get me out,” only to be dismissed by the pace bowler and receive an unusual send-off.

The five-Test series ended 2-2, and India and England shared the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

The Oval Invincibles have dominated this tournament after claiming top spot in the group stage with six wins from eight contests to book their place in the final. 

The Rockets have been one of the most dependable teams this season, taking six wins in eight outings to grab second place and seal their playoff position. Their Eliminator, against Northern Superchargers, was washed out due to rain, and the Rockets made it to the finals as they finished above the Superchargers on the points table, who were at number three.

OVI vs TRT Match Details

Date: 31st August, 2025

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Lord's, London 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

OVI vs TRT Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters OVI vs TRT

• Jordan Cox (OVI) - 327 runs in this tournament 

• Joe Root (TRT) - 229 runs in this tournament 

• Tom Banton (TRT) - 234 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler OVI vs TRT

• Rehan Ahmed (TRT) - 11 wickets in this tournament

• Sam Curran (OVI)  - 12 wickets in this tournament 

• Tom Curran (OVI) - 11 wickets in this tournament 

OVI vs TRT Recent Performance

OVI vs TRT Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If OVI bats first

• First Innings score prediction- OVI is expected to score 160-175 runs

• Result prediction- OVI will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If TRT bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT is expected to score 135-145 runs.

• Result prediction- OVI will win the match by 4 wickets 

OVI vs TRT Predicted Playing XI

Oval Invincibles (OVI) Playing XI 

Will Jacks, Tawanda Muyeye, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Sam Billings (c & wk), Donovan Ferreira, Tom Curran, Miles Hammond, Adam Zampa, Saqib Mahmood, Jason Behrendorff.

Trent Rockets (TRT) Playing XI

Tom Banton, Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Ross Whiteley, David Willey (c), Marcus Stoinis, George Linde, Sam Hain, Ben Cox (wk), Sam James Cook, Lockie Ferguson.

OVI vs TRT Complete Squad

Oval Invincibles  - 

Kane Williamson (captain), Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, David Warner, Daniel Worrall, Richard Gleeson, Luke Wood, Olly Stone, Ashton Turner, Ollie Pope, Jafer Chohan, Keaton Jennings, Wayne Madsen, Sean Dickson, Ryan Higgins.

Trent Rockets -

Tom Moores(WK), Joe Root, Samuel Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop(WK), Tom Banton(WK), Calvin Harrison, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey(C), George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Lockie Ferguson, Dillon Pennington, Ben Sanderson, Callum Parkinson, Akeal Hosein.

OVI vs TRT Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Oval Invincibles To win

We predict that Oval Invincibles will win this Hundred Men's match. Will Jacks, Sam Curran and Donovan Ferreira will be key players to watch out for.

Northern Superchargers have had a strong campaign this year, finishing the league phase with five wins from eight games to book their playoff spot. But one of those three defeats came against Trent Rockets, who they'll face again in the Eliminator. 

On the other hand, The Trent Rockets have been rock solid this season, winning six from eight games to lock up second place and earn their playoff spot. They come into the Eliminator after back-to-back dominant performances, so confidence should be high.

TRT vs NOS Match Details

Date: 30th August, 2025

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Kennington Oval, London 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

TRT vs NOS Weather Report

Clear weather 

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Top Batters TRT vs NOS

• Zak Crawley (NOS) - 280 runs in this tournament 

• Joe Root (TRT) - 228 runs in this tournament 

• Tom Banton (TRT) - 228 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler TRT vs NOS

• Rehan Ahmed (TRT) - 10 wickets in this tournament

• Matthew Potts (NOS)  - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Lockie Ferguson (TRT) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

TRT vs NOS Recent Performance

TRT vs NOS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If TRT bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TRT is expected to score 160-175 runs

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 15-20 Runs 

Scenario 2- If NOS bats first

• First Innings score prediction- NOS is expected to score 135-145 runs.

• Result prediction- TRT will win the match by 5 wickets 

TRT vs NOS Predicted Playing XI

Northern Superchargers (NOS) Playing XI 

Zak Crawley, Dawid Malan, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook (c), Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), David Miller, Samit Patel, Tom Lawes, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Jacob Duffy.

Trent Rockets (TRT) Playing XI

Joe Root, Max Holden, Tom Banton, David Willey (c), Marcus Stoinis, Ben Cox (wk), Sam Hain, George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Ben Sanderson, Lockie Ferguson.

TRT vs NOS Complete Squad

Northern Superchargers - 

Harry Brook, David Miller, Adil Rashid, Zak Crawley, Mitchell Santner, Dan Lawrence, Brydon Carse, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Potts, Michael Pepper, Dawid Malan, Pat Brown, Graham Clark, Tom Lawes, James Fuller, Rocky Flintoff.

Trent Rockets -

Tom Moores(WK), Joe Root, Samuel Cook, Sam Hain, Tom Alsop(WK), Tom Banton(WK), Calvin Harrison, Marcus Stoinis, David Willey(C), George Linde, Rehan Ahmed, Max Holden, Adam Hose, Lockie Ferguson, Dillon Pennington, Ben Sanderson, Callum Parkinson, Akeal Hosein.

TRT vs NOS Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Trent Rockets To win

We predict that Trent Rockets will win this Hundred Men's match. Joe Root, Tom Banton and Lockie Ferguson will be key players to watch out for.