England vs New Zealand 2025 | ENG vs NZ 1st ODI | Match Preview – Who Will Win ENG vs NZ?

ENG vs NZ 2025 – 1st ODI | Match Preview

The 1st ODI of the England tour of New Zealand 2025 will feature an exciting clash between England and New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, starting at 6:30 PM IST. Both teams will aim to set the tone of the series with a strong opening performance.

Under the leadership of Mitchell Santner, New Zealand will look to leverage home conditions to their advantage. Their predicted top order features Will Young, Devon Conway, and Kane Williamson, capable of building solid foundations. Middle-order batters Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra add stability, while all-rounders Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell bring depth with bat and ball. The bowling attack led by Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, and supported by Nathan Smith and Tom Latham (wk) looks potent on Tauranga’s pitch.

Meanwhile, Harry Brook leads England as captain, with experienced batters Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Jamie Smith anchoring the innings. Jos Buttler (wk) provides finishing power, while all-rounders Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, and Brydon Carse add flexibility. The pace attack is spearheaded by Luke Wood and Jamie Overton, ready to challenge the New Zealand top order.

Expert Prediction: England enter as slight favorites with a 58% chance of winning, while New Zealand has a 42% chance, depending on how well their batters handle England’s attack and exploit home conditions.

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