England's team has made a fantastic start to their New Zealand tour by winning the T20I series, and now both teams are fully prepared to clash in a three-match ODI series. The first match of this series will be played on October 26, 2025, at the Bay Oval ground in Mount Maunganui.
SPORTS NEWS: Cricket season is in full swing around the world. The Indian team is currently on an Australian tour, playing an ODI series there, while the England team is touring New Zealand. England began their New Zealand tour in splendid fashion. The visiting team clinched the three-match T20I series, played between October 18 and October 23, by a margin of 1-0.
The first and last matches of the series were inconclusive due to rain, but England secured a 65-run victory in the second T20I played in Christchurch. With this win, England captured the T20I series and showcased their formidable performance.
England's T20I Series Victory
England played a three-match T20I series against New Zealand from October 18 to October 23. The first and third matches of the series were canceled due to rain. In the second T20I, England defeated New Zealand by 65 runs in Christchurch. Thus, the visiting team claimed the T20I series 1-0. Now, England's focus is on the ODI series, where they will face challenging encounters.
In the three-match ODI series, each match will be played at a different venue. All matches will start at 6:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), requiring Indian cricket fans to wake up early.
NZ vs ENG ODI Schedule
- First ODI: October 26, 2025, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Second ODI: October 29, 2025, Seddon Park, Hamilton
- Third ODI: November 1, 2025, Wellington Regional Stadium
First ODI Match Details
- Date: October 26, 2025
- Day: Sunday
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Time: 6:30 AM (Indian Standard Time)
- Live on TV: Sony Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV app and website
Probable Squads of Both Teams
New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, and Will Young.
England Squad: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, and Luke Wood.
