The England Tour of New Zealand 2025 began on Saturday, 18th October, and will conclude on Saturday, 1st November. The tour features three T20Is and three ODIs, beginning with the shortest format. The third T20I of the series will be held at the iconic Eden Park in Auckland.
Match Details: NZ vs ENG
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | England Tour of New Zealand 2025 |
| Match | New Zealand vs England, 3rd T20I |
| Date | 23rd October 2025 |
| Time | 11:45 AM IST |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Match Preview
England and New Zealand will face off in the third T20I of the series. The first match was postponed due to rain, but England claimed a dominant victory in the second T20I, winning by 65 runs. Batting first, the tourists posted a formidable 236/4, and then restricted New Zealand to just 171. Captain Harry Brook led from the front and was awarded the Player of the Match for his brilliant performance.
This match is crucial for New Zealand as they aim to level the series. England, currently 1-0 up, will be looking to seal the series with another win. Fans can expect a highly competitive game with plenty of fireworks in Auckland.
Head-to-Head Records: NZ vs ENG
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| England (ENG) | 17 |
| New Zealand (NZ) | 10 |
| No Result | 2 |
Weather & Pitch Report at Eden Park
- Weather Report: The weather in Auckland is expected to be ideal for cricket, with clear skies and an average temperature of around 20°C. No rain interruptions are forecasted, ensuring a full game.
- Pitch Report: The pitch at Eden Park is considered one of the best batting surfaces in New Zealand. With shorter boundaries and a fast outfield, teams can expect high-scoring encounters. Both sides will aim to put up strong totals, making batting first or second equally attractive.
Probable Playing 11
England (ENG) Playing 11:
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 (NZ) Playing 11:
Tim Robinson
Rachin Ravindra
Mark Chapman
Daryl Mitchell
Tim Seifert
Mitchell Santner (c)
James Neesham
Michael Bracewell
Kyle Jamieson
Matt Henry
Jacob Duffy
Who Will Win Today? (AI Prediction)
England have shown clinical performances in the series, with strong batting and disciplined bowling. Their top-order, led by Harry Brook and Jos Buttler, has been in formidable form.
New Zealand, however, will leverage home conditions and a well-balanced side. If their spinners and pacers hit the right lengths early on, they could put England under pressure.
AI Match Prediction: England to win
