NZ vs ENG Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

New Zealand will clash against England in the first ODI of the three-match series at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday, October 26.

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New Zealand is coming into this series on the back of a 3-0 ODI series win over Pakistan at home in April 2025. On the other hand, England lost to South Africa at home by 1-2 in September 2025.

NZ vs ENG, ODI Series, Match 1, Match Details

Match: New Zealand vs England, ODI Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 6:30 AM IST, Sunday, October 26

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

NZ vs ENG, ODI Series, Match 1 Pitch Report

The Bay Oval tends to be a high-scoring venue, with the average first innings score being 272. While new ball bowlers will get fair assistance in the initial overs, the wicket is expected to flatten as the innings progress.

NZ vs ENG, ODI Series, Match 1 Probable XIs

New Zealand

Will Young, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson.

England

Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid.

NZ vs ENG, ODI Series, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: England

These two sides have played 96 ODIs against each other. While England bagged 45 wins, New Zealand also secured 45 victories, with four contests ending in no result and two encounters ending in a tie. With enough firepower on their side, we can anticipate England to start the ODI series on a winning note.

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