Team England is touring New Zealand for a white ball series in mid-October, and the series will kick off with the T20I series from 18th October.
Apart from three T20Is, the same number of ODIs are also in place, and all matches are set to be played across five different venues. England and New Zealand are set for a showdown, and the excitement will be on the higher side when these two heavyweights are competing.
Scroll through this article and get to know about the details of the England tour of New Zealand 2025, including fixtures, probable squads, and team news.
England Tour Of New Zealand 2025 – Fixtures
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 fixture details of the England tour of New Zealand 2025.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 18 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | 20 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Christchurch |
| 3rd T20I | 23 October 2025 | 7:15 PM | Auckland |
| 1st ODI | 26 October 2025 | 2:00 PM | Mount Maunganui |
| 2nd ODI | 29 October 2025 | 2:00 PM | Hamilton |
| 3rd ODI | 01 November 2025 | 2:00 PM | Wellington |
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 | 27 |
| 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 45 wins from the 96 matches they have played so far.
| Matches | 96 |
| England wins | 45 |
| New Zealand wins | 45 |
| No result | 4 |
| 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
As the series is approaching faster, both teams will feature a well-balanced squad with an eye on future major tournaments and to get a combination as well.
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: England & New Zealand Set For A White-Ball Showdown In October 2025!
England’s tour of New Zealand in October 2025 is set to bring thrilling white-ball cricket across five scenic venues. The series includes three T20Is and three ODIs, beginning on 18th October and running through to 1st November.
While the full squads for both teams are yet to be officially announced, fans can expect a mix of top international stars and emerging talents as both sides gear up for important global fixtures ahead.
With fierce competition expected between these two cricketing giants, this white-ball series is sure to deliver high-intensity action and memorable moments for fans around the world.
