England vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Upcoming Schedule & Team Squad 2025
Starting from October 18th, the England National Cricket Team will tour New Zealand, where they will play a total of six matches against the New Zealand national team, consisting of three T20Is and three ODIs.
This tour will last for 15 days, with each match being played at a different venue. Christchurch and Auckland have been scheduled for the T20I matches, while Tauranga, Hamilton, and Wellington will host the ODI matches.
The England Cricket team has announced their squad for both the ODI and T20I matches, with Harry Brook set to captain both formats. Zak Crawley has been selected in the T20I squad. Players like Jofra Archer, Ben Duckett, and Jamie Smith have been rested from the T20Is, while Jofra Archer will only feature in the ODI matches.
The New Zealand Cricket team has announced their squad for the T20I matches, where Mitchell Santner will be seen captaining, and Rachin Ravindra has returned to the squad following an injury.
Kane Williamson will not be seen in the T20I series, which means he will be focusing on the ODIs. The first two T20I matches of this series will be played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, and the final T20I will be played at Eden Park, Auckland.
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England tour of New Zealand 2025 Overview
| Tour | England tour of New Zealand 2025 |
| Start Date | October 18, 2025 |
| End Date | November 1, 2025 |
| Host | New Zealand |
| Total Teams | 2 |
| Format | 3 ODI + 3 T20I |
| Duration | 15 Days |
| No. of Matches | 6 |
England vs New Zealand National Cricket Team 2025 Match Schedule & Fixtures | Time & Venue
| Match | Date | City & Ground | Start (NZT) | Start (IST) | Start (UK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Sat 18 Oct 2025 | Christchurch, Hagley Oval | 7:15 pm | 11:45 am | 7:15 am (BST) |
| 2nd T20I | Mon 20 Oct 2025 | Christchurch, Hagley Oval | 7:15 pm | 11:45 am | 7:15 am (BST) |
| 3rd T20I | Thu 23 Oct 2025 | Auckland, Eden Park | 7:15 pm | 11:45 am | 7:15 am (BST) |
| 1st ODI | Sun 26 Oct 2025 | Tauranga, Bay Oval | 2:00 pm | 6:30 am | 1:00 am (GMT) |
| 2nd ODI | Wed 29 Oct 2025 | Hamilton, Seddon Park | 2:00 pm | 6:30 am | 1:00 am (GMT) |
| 3rd ODI | Sat 1 Nov 2025 | Wellington, Sky Stadium | 2:00 pm | 6:30 am | 1:00 am (GMT) |
England vs New Zealand Cricket Team Upcoming matches Venues List
| Venue | City | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hagley Oval | Christchurch | New Zealand |
| Bay Oval | Mount Maunganui | New Zealand |
| Seddon Park | Hamilton | New Zealand |
| Eden Park | Auckland | New Zealand |
| Sky Stadium | Wellington | New Zealand |
England vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Squads 2025
ODI Squad
| Team | Squad |
|---|---|
| England | J Buttler, P Salt, J Bethell, T Banton, J Cox, H Brook, Z Crawley, J Overton, R Ahmed, L Dawson, S Curran, B Carse, S Baker, A Rashid, L Wood, JL Smith, BM Duckett, J Root, J Archer |
| New Zeland | Yet to announced |
T20I Squad
| Team | Squad |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | D Conway, TL Seifert, M Chapman, T Robinson, B Jacobs, R Ravindra, D Mitchell, MG Bracewell, J Neesham, Z Foulkes, KA Jamieson, M Henry, JA Duffy, M Santner |
| England | J Buttler, P Salt, J Bethell, T Banton, J Cox, H Brook, Z Crawley, J Overton, R Ahmed, L Dawson, S Curran, B Carse, S Baker, A Rashid, L Wood |
Why is this Tour important for England Cricket & New Zealand Cricket?
For England, this tour is a key test of their refreshed white-ball leadership. Harry Brook captains both teams while selectors experiment with roles, including Zak Crawley’s first T20I call-up. Jofra Archer will play in ODIs but is being rested for T20Is to manage his workload.
Strategies for new-ball and death overs will be tested in different New Zealand venues, like Hagley Oval and Eden Park. Brook views the tour as a valuable opportunity for preparation and team bonding ahead of the next cycle.
New Zealand’s series marks a return to full strength and a check on depth. Mitchell Santner, returning from surgery, will captain the T20 internationals, while Rachin Ravindra is also back. Kane Williamson will sit out the T20Is but aims for the ODIs, highlighting workload management.
Injuries like Ben Sears’ hamstring issue prompt auditions for pace and finishing roles, testing the batting order against England’s aggressive style. With three T20Is followed by three ODIs, the Black Caps can refine their combinations for upcoming ICC objectives while collecting data from conditions across Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, and Wellington.