England vs New Zealand 1st ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today match?

By Akshay - Oct 25, 2025 03:27 PM
Last updated on Oct 25, 2025 03:30 PM

NZ vs ENG 1st ODI Prediction: The first ODI of the ongoing multi-format series between New Zealand and England will be played on Sunday, October 26 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

ENG vs NZ (New Zealand vs England) Match Details

ENG vs NZ Match Prediction

New Zealand has been in excellent form in One-Day Internationals recently. They recently defeated Pakistan in a three-match series and finished runner-up in the 2025 Champions Trophy—a tournament they remained unbeaten in until losing to India in the final in Dubai. They will be looking to maintain that form, with Kane Williamson also making a comeback.

England, on the other hand, lost their last 50-over series 1-2 at home against South Africa, but defeated the West Indies in the home series before this one. The Harry Brook-led team will be confident of a good performance in the next match at Bay Oval. However, the lack of experience in their bowling attack could be a concern throughout the series, and they will need to be cautious.

ENG vs NZ 1st ODI Pitch Report

• Bay Oval is a good batting ground, with good bounce and pace, allowing batsmen to play shots with confidence.
• The ball comes nicely onto the bat, making stroke play easier. The pitch improves as the match progresses, favoring teams chasing. In the past, teams scoring more than 300 runs in the first innings at Bay Oval have never lost, so a big total is often required.
• The pitch offers some assistance to fast bowlers with seam and swing movement, making it a good hunting ground for pacers, especially in the early overs. Spinners find it more challenging due to the grassy surface, which favors pace bowling more than spin.
• The average first innings score at this venue is around 234 runs, and going by recent trends, the team winning the toss might consider bowling first, as most of the recent matches here have been won by the chasing teams.

Who will win today's 1st ODI match between England vs New Zealand?

Aaj ka ENG vs NZ match kon jeetega: Today's first ODI between England and New Zealand is set to be a close contest, with both teams boasting strong squads. New Zealand's recent ODI form, including a clean sweep in the series against Pakistan and a runner-up finish in the 2025 Champions Trophy, has strengthened their lineup with the return of senior batsman Kane Williamson. England, led by Harry Brook, also boasts a strong batting line-up and has performed well recently, although their bowling experience remains a concern.

Experts believe England's batting depth and form favor them, and predict they could win by 20-30 runs if defending or 4-5 wickets if chasing. However, New Zealand's home conditions, historical performance at Bay Oval, and pitch conditions favor a tight match, giving them a good chance.

ENG vs NZ Match Playing 11

New Zealand Playing 11: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry

England Playing 11: Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker, Luke Wood

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