The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and England is taking place at Seddon Park in Hamilton on October 29, 2025. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first. England batted first and scored 175 all out in 36 overs. New Zealand is currently batting at 63/2 in 15 overs, chasing the target of 176 runs.
The 2nd ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton, is crucial as New Zealand leads the series 1-0 and aims to seal the series with another win. England hopes to bounce back and stay alive in the three-match series.
New Zealand Team Analysis
New Zealand’s strength lies in a balanced and experienced lineup with a blend of youth and calm veterans. The top order of Will Young and Rachin Ravindra is expected to take advantage of home conditions by setting a positive tempo, forcing England into tight bowling. Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell bring steady control and pacing with their batting. Tom Latham adds experience and stability in the middle order. The partnership of Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell has proven effective in grinding down opposition with crucial half-centuries.
The bowling depends heavily on captain Mitchell Santner’s spin to choke runs in the middle overs. Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy provide disciplined seam bowling, exploiting New Zealand’s favorable conditions for swing and seam early on. Nathan Smith and Zakary Foulkes offer variety and pressure with seam bowling, supporting the spearheads. The superb fielding and strong leadership under Santner’s captaincy complement New Zealand’s home advantage, making them favorites.
England Team Analysis
England’s batting is reliant on leaders like captain Harry Brook and experienced players like Joe Root and Jos Buttler. However, their batting faltered in the first ODI, managing just 175 runs. Bowlers like Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, and Adil Rashid must pull up their socks to challenge New Zealand’s batting.
ENG vs NZ Match Details
- Match: 2nd ODI Match
- Teams: England vs New Zealand
- Date: 29 Oct 2025
- Time: 11:15 AM 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
AUS vs NZ Live Streaming Info
The 2nd ODI Match Between England and New Zealand is scheduled for October 29, 2025. This ODI match is at the Seddon Park, Hamilton.
- In India: The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live streaming will be available on FanCode and Amazon Prime Video (SonyLiv app).
- In New Zealand: The match will be telecast on TVNZ 1 and streamed live on Sky Sport Now.
- In Australia: Telecast is available on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, and Fox Cricket channel (Channel 501) with live streaming on Kayo and Foxtel platforms.
- In Pakistan and other regions, platforms like Tapmad may also provide live streaming options
How to Watch the Match for Free:
To watch the New Zealand vs England 2nd ODI match for free, the best option is through TVNZ+ if you are located in New Zealand, as it is streaming the match live and free. If you are outside New Zealand, you can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to access TVNZ+ by appearing as if you are browsing from New Zealand, thus bypassing geo-restrictions. ExpressVPN is a popular choice for its speed and reliability.
For viewers in the UK, the match will be available on TNT Sports via a subscription, but this is not free.
Live Streaming Info:
The 2nd ODI match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Probable Playing XI:
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid.