The 1st ODI of the England tour of New Zealand 2025 will see New Zealand take on England at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Sunday, 26 October 2025. Here’s the match prediction, playing XIs, pitch, and weather report.
Match Overview
- Match: New Zealand vs England, 1st ODI
- Date: 26 October 2025
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Time: 6:30 AM (IST)
Pitch Report
The Bay Oval pitch typically offers good bounce and true pace early in the innings, assisting stroke play for the batters. As the match progresses, spinners can come into play due to the surface slowing down slightly. Scores between 280–320 are often competitive in ODIs here.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 22°C
- Humidity: 68%
- Forecast: Partly Cloudy
- Chances of Rain: 10%
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches | NZ Wins | ENG Wins |
| NZ vs ENG | 98 | 44 | 50 |
Probable XIs
New Zealand:
Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi
England:
Jos Buttler (C & WK), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
Prediction
- If New Zealand bat first: 280–320 → NZ likely to win
- If England bat first: 270–300 → ENG has the edge
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Disclaimer: The insights and predictions shared in this blog are for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are based on current team form, player performances, and historical data, but cannot guarantee match outcomes. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and discretion when interpreting these forecasts.