New Zealand vs England 2nd ODI Preview: Another big match is coming up today New Zealand vs England 2nd ODI. Before the game kicks off, let’s take a look at the possible team lineups. New Zealand won the first ODI by 4 wickets, so this match is especially important for England. If they lose today, they’ll also lose the series. Hopefully there are no changes in the New Zealand squad, but maybe some changes in the England side. So let’s dive into the New Zealand vs England 2nd ODI Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Weather Update, and Live Streaming Details.
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New Zealand vs England 2nd ODI Preview Match Details
| Match | NZ vs ENG • 2nd ODI • England tour of New Zealand, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Series | England tour of New Zealand, 2025 |
| Date | Today 29,Oct, 2025 |
| Time | 2:00 PM LOCAL, 1:00 AM GMT, 6:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
Toss & Team Strategies
When it comes to the toss, the winning team is likely to choose to bowl first. Teams batting first have only won 38% of the 29 games played at this venue, while teams bowling first have won almost 52%. Bowling first is an excellent choice because chasing gets much simpler under lights due to the high probability of dew appearing later in the evening.
New Zealand vs England 2nd ODI Squads
New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Devon Conway, Mark Chapman, Blair Tickner
England Squad: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker
New Zealand vs England 2nd ODI Playing 11
New Zealand Playing XI: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Zak Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner
England Playing XI: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
Pitch Report
The average score of this ground is 246 usually. At the time of the toss, the team who wins has decided to bowl first the maximum number of times because the winning percentage of bowling first is 52%. It is a fast wicket which helps pacers. In the last 10 matches, 102 wickets were taken by the fast bowler and only 34 by the spinner.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 13°C |
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| Humidity | 73% |
| Chance of Rain | 25% |
Live Streaming & Telecast Details
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Prediction & Analysis
Since both sides are strong, England may have a small advantage in this match. Given their strong batting lineup and successful chasing record, England’s chances of winning will be much greater if they bowl first and then come out to bat. The outcome will still be mostly decided by toss, the weather, and team strategy.
