The second T20I between New Zealand and England is set to take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The match is particularly significant after the first T20I at the same venue was abandoned due to heavy rain. With the series currently at 0-0, both teams will be eager to gain an advantage in this second encounter.
Match Details
- Date: Monday, October 20, 2025.
- Time: 11:45 AM Indian Standard Time (IST); 06:15 AM British Summer Time (BST); 07:15 PM Local Time.
- Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Live Streaming Information
For viewers in India, the New Zealand vs England T20I series will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. The specific channels include Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 3 (which will provide Hindi commentary). Live streaming will also be available on the SonyLIV app and website for those with a premium subscription. In addition to SonyLIV, Indian viewers can also catch the action on FanCode.
For viewers in other countries:
- UK: TNT Sports1
- New Zealand: TVNZ+, TVNZ 1
- South Africa: Super Sport Action
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- Australia: Fox Sports
Weather and Pitch Conditions
The Hagley Oval pitch in Christchurch is known to offer a good amount of bounce, which tends to favor pace bowlers. The outfield may be slow. However, the ball also travels well off the bat, suggesting a potentially balanced contest between bat and ball. There is a 55% probability of precipitation throughout the day. Overcast conditions are expected.
Team News and Key Players
In the first T20I, which was cut short by rain, England's Sam Curran impressed with an unbeaten 49 off 35 balls. Other notable performances included Jos Buttler's 29 and Harry Brook's 20. All of the New Zealand bowlers managed to take a wicket each. Key players to watch include Phil Salt, who has four T20I centuries, and Jos Buttler, known for his high strike rate. Tim Robinson also recently scored a century in a T20I series against Australia.
Probable Playing XIs
While the official lineups will be confirmed closer to the match, here are the likely XIs:
- New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.
- England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, England have had the upper hand in T20Is against New Zealand, with 15 wins out of 28 matches. New Zealand has won 10, and three matches have ended without a result. On New Zealand soil, England has won seven matches and lost four, with one match tied.
