NZ vs ENG Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 2, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

New Zealand will take on England in the second ODI of the three-match series at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday, October 29.

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Delving into the details of the first ODI, England batted first and got bundled out for 223 runs in 35.2 overs. Harry Brook was the top scorer, amassing 135 runs in 101 balls with nine fours and 11 sixes. Zakary Foulkes scalped a four-wicket haul.

In the chase, Daryl Mitchell (78*) and Michael Bracewell (51) played important knocks, taking their side over the line in 36.4 overs with four wickets in hand. Brydon Carse’s three-wicket haul went in vain for England.

NZ vs ENG, ODI Series, Match 2, Match Details

Match: New Zealand vs England, ODI Series 2025, Match 2

Time & Date: 6:30 AM IST, Wednesday, October 29

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

NZ vs ENG, ODI Series, Match 2 Pitch Report

The Seddon Park is expected to assist new ball bowlers initially with swing on offer. However, batters will enjoy the proceedings at this venue in the middle overs once they are settled.

NZ vs ENG, ODI Series, Match 2 Probable XIs

New Zealand

Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.

England

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

NZ vs ENG, ODI Series, Match 2 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: England.

England batters had a tough time in the first ODI, suffering a major collapse. However, they would be aiming for a strong comeback with a better response. Though New Zealand is the favorite, we can anticipate England to come out on top and level the series 1-1.

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