England vs New Zealand 2nd T20I 2025, NZ vs ENG Dream11 Team Today, Hagley Oval Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips, ENG vs NZ Playing 11,ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match
📅 Match Details
| Match | 2nd T20I – England tour of New Zealand 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, 20 October 2025 |
| Time | 11:45 AM Local / 6:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM IST |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Umpires | Donovan Koch, Cory Black |
| Third Umpire | Wayne Knights |
| Match Referee | Dave Gilbert |
| Streaming | FanCode (App & Website) |
| TV Broadcast | Sony Sports Network |
🌤️ Pitch Report – Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Hagley Oval is known for its true bounce and help for seamers in the first few overs.
The pitch becomes batting-friendly as the game progresses, with average scores hovering around 165–170.
- Nature: Balanced surface
- Best Suit: Batters + seamers with new ball
- Average 1st innings score: 165
- Chasing record: Teams batting second have won 60% matches here
- Weather: Partly cloudy but no major rain threat
💡 Fantasy Tip: Choose bowlers from the team bowling first and top-order batters from both sides.
🏟️ Match Preview
After a rain-hit start to the series, the ENG vs NZ 2nd T20I at Hagley Oval becomes crucial for both teams.
England led by Harry Brook (c) and New Zealand under Mitchell Santner (c) are ready to battle for early momentum in this three-match T20 series.
England’s youth-driven line-up featuring Phil Salt, Tom Banton, Sam Curran and Adil Rashid brings power and variety. Their batting depth and pace options like Luke Wood and Jamie Overton make them dangerous even away from home.
New Zealand, meanwhile, look more settled with experienced players like Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and James Neesham. Young all-rounders Rachin Ravindra and Michael Bracewell add balance to their T20 setup.
Expect a thriller under lights as both teams aim to go 1-0 up in the series.
⚔️ Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Matches | New Zealand Won | England Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 8 | 15 | 2 |
England dominate historically, but New Zealand at home always pose a different challenge.
🧩 Probable Playing XI
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1️⃣ Tim Seifert ( wk )
2️⃣ Rachin Ravindra
3️⃣ Tim Robinson
4️⃣ Mark Chapman
5️⃣ Daryl Mitchell
6️⃣ James Neesham
7️⃣ Michael Bracewell
8️⃣ Mitchell Santner ( c )
9️⃣ Kyle Jamieson
🔟 Matt Henry
11️⃣ Devon Conway
Bench: Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs
🏴 England
1️⃣ Jos Buttler ( wk )
2️⃣ Philip Salt
3️⃣ Harry Brook ( c )
4️⃣ Jacob Bethell
5️⃣ Tom Banton
6️⃣ Sam Curran
7️⃣ Jordan Cox
8️⃣ Adil Rashid
9️⃣ Luke Wood
🔟 Jamie Overton
11️⃣ Liam Dawson
Bench: Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker
🌟 Key Players to Watch
🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Rachin Ravindra: Dynamic top-order batter who can also bowl tight overs.
- Daryl Mitchell: Explosive in death overs and handy with the ball.
- Mitchell Santner: The captain brings control and leadership in middle overs.
🏴 England
- Harry Brook: In red-hot form and leading from the front.
- Sam Curran: Versatile all-rounder and fantasy game-changer.
- Adil Rashid: Will exploit any turn available in Christchurch.
💡 ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction – Small League Team
Captain: Sam Curran
Vice-Captain: Rachin Ravindra
Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler, Tim Seifert
Batters: Harry Brook, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Kyle Jamieson, Luke Wood
💬 Tip: Prefer batters from the top three and death bowlers for consistent Dream11 points.
🔮 Match Prediction
- Toss Prediction: Team winning the toss may bowl first.
- Likely Winner: New Zealand – Home advantage and depth in all-rounders.
- Win Probability: NZ 55% | ENG 45%
Expect a tight contest decided in the final overs.
⚡ Match Summary & Highlights
- Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- Conditions: Balanced with a bit of seam early on.
- Power Players: Harry Brook & Rachin Ravindra set the tone.
- Key Moment: Middle overs battle between Santner and Curran could decide the match.
🙋♂️ FAQs – ENG vs NZ 2nd T20I 2025
Q1: When is the ENG vs NZ 2nd T20I match?
👉 Monday, 20 October 2025, 11:45 AM local time at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Q2: Where to watch ENG vs NZ 2nd T20I live in India?
👉 Watch live on FanCode (App & Website) and Sony Sports Network TV channels.
Q3: Who will win ENG vs NZ 2nd T20I 2025?
👉 New Zealand are favorites with better conditions and balanced squad.
Q4: Who is the captain of England and New Zealand in this series?
👉 Harry Brook leads England while Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand.
Q5: What is the venue capacity of Hagley Oval?
👉 It can host around 20,000 spectators.
