Team England is touring New Zealand for a white ball series starting 18 October, with the T20Is opening the tour. The series began with two rain affected matches, while England won the 2nd T20I by 65 runs.
New Zealand then dominated the ODI leg, completing a 3-0 clean sweep by successfully chasing in all three matches. The final ODI saw NZ win by 2 wickets in Wellington, with Blair Tickner named Player of the Match and Daryl Mitchell winning Player of the Series.
Scroll through this article for full fixtures, results, squads and major updates from the England tour of New Zealand 2025.
England Tour Of New Zealand 2025 – Fixtures & Results
Christchurch is hosting the first T20I of the tour on 18th October, followed by two more T20Is and three ODIs to mark the end of the white ball series.
Here are the complete fixtures and results of the England tour of New Zealand 2025.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 18 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Christchurch | No result due to rain |
| 2nd T20I | 20 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Christchurch | England won by 65 runs |
| 3rd T20I | 23 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Auckland | No result due to rain |
| 1st ODI | 26 October 2025 | 2:00 PM | Mount Maunganui | NZ won by 4 wkts |
| 2nd ODI | 29 October 2025 | 2:00 PM | Hamilton | NZ won by 5 wkts |
| 3rd ODI | 01 November 2025 | 2:00 PM | Wellington | NZ won by 2 wkts |
Where To Purchase Tickets For England Tour Of New Zealand 2025
England’s 2025 Tour of New Zealand promises thrilling action with three T20Is and three ODIs scheduled across top venues. Fans eager to catch the matches live can easily purchase tickets online through the official New Zealand Cricket website.
Here’s a quick guide to help you book your seats effortlessly.
- Visit the Official NZ Ticket website and go to the “Matches & Tickets” section.
- Find the England vs New Zealand series scheduled from 18 October to 1 November 2025.
- Select the match you want to attend and review seat availability and pricing.
- Choose your preferred seats and proceed to checkout.
- Complete your payment and download your e-ticket for entry on match day.
England vs New Zealand – Head to Head Stats
England and New Zealand are the leading teams in international cricket and have faced each other across formats.
Take a look at the head-to-head stats between these two sides in T20Is and ODIs here.
T20Is
They have faced each other in 27 matches in the shortest format of the game. Out of these matches, England have won 16 against New Zealand’s 10 wins, with the remaining game ending without a result.
| Matches | 30 |
| England wins | 16 |
| New Zealand wins | 10 |
| No result | 1 |
Recent T20I Encounter
England played against the Kiwis on 05th September 2023 at Nottingham. The result went in favour of the visiting New Zealand team as they won the match by six wickets after successfully chasing 175 runs.
England: 175/8 in 20 overs
(Jonny Bairstow – 73(41), Mitchell Santner – 3/30)
New Zealand: 179/4 in 17.2 overs
(Tim Seifert – 48(32), Rehan Ahmed – 2/27)
ODIs
In the case of One Day Internationals, neither team has a significant advantage, with both having 44 wins from the 99 matches they have played so far.
| Matches | 99 |
| England wins | 44 |
| New Zealand wins | 48 |
| No result | 3 |
| Tied | 2 |
Recent ODI Encounter
The last time these two teams faced each other in ODIs was during the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi International Stadium. This was also the opening match of the event.
New Zealand won the match by nine wickets. Their strong batting performance made the chase straightforward.
England: 282/9 in 50 overs
[Joe Root – 77(86), Matt Henry – 3/48]
New Zealand: 283/1 in 36.2 overs
[Devon Conway – 152(121)*, Rachin Ravindra – 123(96)*]
England & New Zealand Probable Squad
England
T20Is: Harry Brook(C), Tom Banton, Jos Buttler(WK), Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
ODIs: Harry Brook(C), Tom Banton, Jos Buttler(WK), Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Will Jacks, Tom Hartley, Jamie Overton, Saqib Mahmood, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson
New Zealand
T20Is: Mark Chapman, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner(C), Zakary Foulkes, Tim Seifert, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, William ORourke.
ODIs: Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Mitchell Santner(C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillpis, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will O’Rourke, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Sears
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Conclusion: NZ Win ODI Series 3-0, England Take T20Is 1-0
England’s October 2025 tour of New Zealand delivered a mix of rain affected contests and strong performances across five venues. The T20I series saw two matches washed out, with England winning the only completed game by 65 runs to finish the T20Is 1-0.
New Zealand then dominated the ODI leg, successfully chasing in all three matches to seal a convincing 3-0 ODI series victory. The final ODI in Wellington saw NZ edge home by 2 wickets, with Blair Tickner named Player of the Match and Daryl Mitchell taking Player of the Series.
Despite the disrupted T20Is, fans witnessed competitive cricket, standout spells and impactful batting displays, wrapping up an engaging white ball series between two top cricketing nations.
