Eng vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Highlights: The England vs New Zealand 3rd ODI match happened at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday, 1st November. Though the match was very close, New Zealand came out as the winner as they defeated England by two wickets to complete a stunning 3-0 series whitewash. This whitewash has raised a lot of questions in the England campaign. Will they be able to figure out the batting collapses? There is so much to talk about in this Eng vs NZ series.
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Match Summary: England vs New Zealand 3rd ODI 2025
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 222 all out | 40.2 ov | — |
| New Zealand | 226/8 | 44.4 ov | Won by 2 wickets (32 balls left) |
| Venue | Sky Stadium, Wellington | ||
| Player of the Match | Blair Tickner (NZ) | ||
| Player of the Series | Daryl Mitchell (NZ) |
| Player of the Match | Blair Tickner (NZ) |
| Player of the Series | Daryl Mitchell (NZ) |
England’s Batting Collapse Again
New Zealand, after winning the toss, decided to bowl first, and like every ODI match in this series, they exposed England’s top-order weaknesses. Zak Foulkes and Jacob Duffy took advantage of the winging conditions under lights as they troubled the visitors, and they dismantled the top five within ten overs. England crumbled to 44 for 5, and this left the middle order with too much to do.
Jos Buttler showed some fight with 38 off 56, but wickets didn’t stop tumbling. Jamie Overton (68 in 62) and Brydon Carse (36 in 30) were good as they showed late resistance by stitching a 70-run partnership. This partnership helped England go past 200. However, Blair Tickner’s 4/64 made sure that England were bowled out for 222 in just 40.2 overs.
New Zealand’s Calm Yet Challenging Chase
In reply, Devon Conway (34 in 44) and Rachin Ravindra (46 in 37) were very positive as they gave New Zealand a flying start. Together they made an 81-run opening stand, and this made the match almost one-sided. But England struck back through Sam Curran and Adil Rashid as they together sparked a collapse that reduced New Zealand to 191 for 7.
However, Daryl Mitchell’s 44 anchored the innings. And, with the help of Blair Tickner (18)* and Zak Foulkes (10)*, New Zealand showed their composure to take the team over the line. Their partnership showcased New Zealand’s depth and mental strength under pressure.
Post-Match Reactions
Player of the Match – Blair Tickner
“It feels amazing to contribute both with the ball and bat. I didn’t expect to bat again for New Zealand, but it’s nice to finish the job,” said Tickner.
Player of the Series – Daryl Mitchell
“The pitches were tricky, but everyone chipped in at crucial moments. It’s satisfying to walk away with a clean sweep.”
Captain Mitch Santner credited his team’s all-round effort, and he highlighted the crucial powerplay wickets and steady partnerships that helped them secure the dominant win over England. England skipper Harry Brook admitted the team must “find ways to adapt to swinging conditions” ahead of future tournaments. He and his team have to think and come up with the combination that will help them score big and eventually win a match.
Conclusion
All in all, the Eng vs New Zealand 3rd ODI match highlights the visible problem in England’s campaign due to their poor top-order performance. England’s change in the top order and promotion of Jamie Smith didn’t really go in their favour. New Zealand’s growing dominance in home conditions has been proven in this series. The only good part about England is their low-order fightback after early collapses. However, the Kiwis’ composure in crunch moments secured a 3-0 sweep. Now, as the World Cup approaches, it will be interesting to see how England corrects to repeat the 2019 feat.
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