New Zealand will face England at Sky Stadium in Wellington for the 3rd ODI of the ongoing series. With New Zealand having already sealed the series 2-0, both teams will be looking to end the tour on a high note. New Zealand aims for a clean sweep while England hopes to salvage some pride with a consolation victory.
These two teams have a fascinating recent history in ODI cricket, with New Zealand holding a commanding 6-3 advantage over England in their last encounters. New Zealand comes into this match with exceptional momentum, having won five consecutive ODI matches, while England has struggled with four losses in their last five completed matches.
NZ vs ENG 3rd ODI Match Preview
Sky Stadium in Wellington provides excellent conditions for ODI cricket and is known to be a balanced wicket that offers assistance to pace bowlers. Recent statistics show that pacers have a significant advantage at this venue, having taken 56 wickets compared to just 21 by spinners in the last 5 ODI matches.
The venue has witnessed competitive matches with an average first innings score of 286 runs. New Zealand has been in outstanding form with 5 wins in their last 5 completed matches, while England has been inconsistent with just 1 win and 4 losses in their recent ODI fixtures.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs England |
| Date | November 1st, 2025 |
| Time | 2:00 PM Local, 6:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Sky Stadium, Wellington (Wellington, New Zealand) |
| Tournament | ODI Series – 3rd Match |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced batting wicket with pace assistance |
| Average Score | 286 runs (first innings average), total scores around 220-280 expected |
| Favors | Significant advantage for pacers (56 wickets vs 21 for spinners) |
| Surface | Good for batting but offers bounce and movement for fast bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Partly cloudy conditions with 0% rain, favorable for seamers |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bat first (strong preference at this venue) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool conditions at 12°C expected |
| Humidity | Moderate humidity at 71% |
| Wind Speed | Fresh winds at 18 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – clear conditions with no rain risk |
| Overall | Partly cloudy with pleasant conditions, ideal for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Sky Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a strong preference to bat first, with batting first teams having a higher success rate at this venue in recent ODI matches. The pitch traditionally offers good batting conditions early on, and setting a target provides a strategic advantage on this surface.
Injury Updates
Matt Henry has been ruled out of this match due to a calf strain and has been replaced by Kristian Clarke, who receives his maiden New Zealand call-up. No other injuries have been reported; both teams are expected to field their strongest available XI.
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NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Records
- NZ beat ENG by 5 wickets: NZ – 177/5 (33.1), ENG – 175/10 (36) (29 Oct, 2025)
- NZ beat ENG by 4 wickets: NZ – 224/6 (36.4), ENG – 223/10 (35.2) (26 Oct, 2025)
- NZ beat ENG by 9 wickets: NZ – 283/1 (36.2), ENG – 282/9 (50) (05 Oct, 2023)
- ENG beat NZ by 100 runs: NZ – 211/10 (38.2), ENG – 311/9 (50) (15 Sep, 2023)
- ENG beat NZ by 181 runs: NZ – 187/10 (39), ENG – 368/10 (48.1) (13 Sep, 2023)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| H Brook (Captain) | Scored 217 runs in 5 matches |
| J Archer (Vice Captain) | Took 13 wickets in 5 matches |
| R Ravindra | Scored 222 runs in 5 matches |
| M Bracewell | Scored 141 runs and took 3 wickets in 5 matches |
| J Buttler | Scored 151 runs in 5 matches |
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