NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Record & Stats in T20I – England tour of New Zealand
NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Record & Stats: England will take on New Zealand in the 1st T20I of the England tour of New Zealand 2025 on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:30 AM IST at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
While England’s focus is already shifting toward the upcoming Ashes, this tour provides a perfect opportunity to fine-tune their white-ball combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. New Zealand, on the other hand, will aim to strengthen its impressive ICC event record and capitalise on home advantage.
Let’s take a look at the NZ vs ENG head-to-head record, recent form, and key stats ahead of this exciting series opener.
NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Records in ODIs
| Matches Played | NZ Won | ENG Won | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most Recent Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 10 | 15 | 1 | September 18, 2007 | September 5, 2023 |
New Zealand – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (NZ – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2025 | Australia | Lost | 3 wickets | 156/9 – 160/7 |
| 01 Oct 2025 | Australia | Lost | 6 wickets | 180/5 – 185/4 |
| 26 Jul 2025 | South Africa | Won | 3 runs | 190/6 – 177/6 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Zimbabwe | Won | 61 runs | 190/6 – 130/10 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | South Africa | Won | 7 wickets | 135/3 – 134/8 |
England – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (ENG – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2025 | Ireland | Won | 6 wickets | 155/4 – 154/8 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | Ireland | Won | 4 wickets | 197/6 – 196/3 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | South Africa | Won | 146 runs | 304/2 – 158/10 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | South Africa | Lost | 14 runs (D/L) | 54/5 – 97/5 |
| 10 Jun 2025 | West Indies | Won | 37 runs | 248/3 – 211/8 |
New Zealand vs England Key Player Battles
Rachin Ravindra vs Adil Rashid
Ravindra’s aggressive play against spin will be tested against Rashid’s variations in the middle overs.
Phil Salt vs Matt Henry
Salt’s explosive starts could set the tone, but Henry’s accuracy with the new ball might make early breakthroughs.
Mitchell Santner vs Sam Curran
Both all-rounders are key assets — Santner’s control versus Curran’s death-over hitting could define the game’s outcome.
NZ vs ENG 1st T20I Win Prediction
England has a strong and experienced squad in this series with players like Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Harry Brook. However, New Zealand’s home advantage and balanced squad make them a tough opponent.
With in-form players like Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, and Matt Henry, New Zealand is a strong contender to defeat England in the first match of the series.
Prediction: New Zealand will win the first T20I at Hagley Oval.