NZ vs ENG Match Prediction : 2nd T20, England tour of New Zealand, 2025

After the first T20I was washed out, New Zealand and England face off yet again at the same venue as both teams look to gain an advantage in the ongoing white-ball series. The two teams will face off at the Hagley Oval on Monday.

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New Zealand vs England Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 28 matches to date. England has an edge with 16 wins compared to 10 for New Zealand. Two matches ended without a result.

New Zealand vs England Live-streaming and Broadcast

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NZ vs ENG Team Previews

New Zealand

New Zealand has enjoyed a good run when it comes to the shortest format of the game over the last year, losing only one bilateral series, which was against Australia. As the Black Caps begin the preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup, they have an excellent chance to get some momentum going.

The New Zealand squad is buoyed by the return of Mitchell Santner, who takes over the reins of the team from Michael Bracewell. He fits in the middle order as an all-rounder, adding depth to the batting. Talking about the all-rounders, New Zealand will also avail the services of James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, and Bracewell, all of whom are dependable batsmen lower down the order and also provide variety to the bowling unit.

Tim Seifert will remain the key in the opening slot. He is the leading run-scorer for New Zealand this year and is likely to be joined by Rachin Ravindra, while Mark Chapman and Tim Robinson round off the top order. New Zealand boasts a strong seam trio of Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, and Kyle Jamieson, who are capable of exploiting the damp conditions at Christchurch.

New Zealand Expected Playing 11

Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Matthew Henry, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson

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England

England was a bit inconsistent with the bat in the previous match, but it was inconsequential in the end, as rain forced an early end to the match. However, we feel that the visitors are likely to stick to the same playing XI for this match.

Phil Salt was dismissed cheaply in the last match but is likely to retain his place at the top of the order. He, along with Jos Buttler, will look to give England a solid start. There are some clean strikers of the ball in the middle order as well, including skipper Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, and Tom Banton, while the all-rounders Sam Curran and Jacob Bethell will add heft to the batting.

Sam Curran was excellent with the bat in the previous match, scoring 49 runs, and the team will need him to continue playing well. England’s pace attack is a bit inexperienced but talented and includes the likes of Luke Wood, Brydon Carse, and Liam Dawson, while Adil Rashid retains his place as the specialist spinner.

England Expected Playing 11

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

NZ vs ENG Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss will likely opt to field first.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Batting at the Hagley Oval isn’t an easy proposition as the surface has some moisture as well as an even covering of grass. The seamers can expect movement with the new ball, and the batsmen will be on their toes. They need to treat the ball based on its merit. Anything over 160-170 will be difficult to chase. The spinners will have to rely on variations in pace as there is very little turn on offer.

The weather is expected to be windy and chilly, and there is a possibility that the rain could play a role here.

NZ vs ENG: Who Will Win?

We are backing England to win this match. While they weren’t perfect with the bat in the previous match, they remain a strong side with plenty of potential match-winners. New Zealand, on the other hand, is missing a couple of key players and may struggle to overcome its opponents.

Bet on England to win.

Pro Tip: Two strong batting lineups on the flat tracks of New Zealand may indicate a lot of runs and sixes are in store. The Hagley Oval has proven the exception consistently. Betting 'Under' the Total Sixes for the match is the way to go in my opinion and the infographic shared above proves that.