The New Zealand vs England 1st T20I took place on October 18, 2025, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. This match is part of the six-match white-ball series between the two teams.
Conditions at Hagley Oval were expected to be chilly with a breeze and possibly some rain, favoring seamers over spinners. England have historically done well in New Zealand in T20Is, having won all three previous bilateral T20 series in New Zealand.
New Zealand entered this series on good form but were without key players due to injuries. England had been strong in recent T20 series with clean sweeps against West Indies and Ireland and a shared series with South Africa.
The match started at 11:45 AM IST after a toss at 11:15 AM IST. In India, the match was streamed live on the FanCode app, as no television telecast was available.
Head-to-head in T20Is before this match, England led New Zealand 15 wins to 10, with one tie and one no result in 27 encounters overall.
ENG vs NZ Match Details
- Match: 1st T20 Match
- Teams: England vs New Zealand
- Date: 18 Oct 2025
- Time: 11:15 AM 06:15 AM GMT / 07:15 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
AUS vs NZ Live Streaming Info
The 1st T20 Match Between England and New Zealand is scheduled for October 18, 2025. This T20 match is at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch Cricket Stadium.
- 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 1st T20I 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 1st T20 match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Probable Playing XI:
New Zealand Playing XI: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (captain), James Neesham, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi
England Playing XI: Harry Brook (captain), Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
FAQs
When and where is the match taking place?
The 1st T20I is on October 18, 2025, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
What time does the match start?
The toss will take place at 11:15 AM IST, and the match begins at 11:45 AM IST.
Where can I watch the match live?
In India, live streaming is available on the FanCode app and website. In New Zealand, it is free on TVNZ+, while in other regions, platforms like TNT Sports (UK) and Fox Cricket (Australia) have rights.
Who are the captains and key players?
Harry Brook captains England, while Mitchell Santner leads New Zealand. Key players include Jos Buttler and Sam Curran for England, and Devon Conway and Mitchell Santner for New Zealand.
What is the format and series details?
This is a 3-match T20I series followed by 3 ODIs. It’s the first bilateral T20 series between the two sides in New Zealand since 2019.