England vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today match?

By Akshay - Oct 23, 2025 08:59 AM
Last updated on Oct 23, 2025 09:38 AM

England vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Match: The third T20I of the series between New Zealand and England will be played on Thursday, October 23 at Eden Park in Auckland.

NZ vs ENG (New Zealand vs England) Match Details

ENG vs NZ Match Prediction

England batted brilliantly in the second T20I, scoring 236 runs thanks to brilliant half-centuries from Phil Salt (85 off 56 balls) and Harry Brook (78 off 35 balls). Their bowling attack, led by Adil Rashid's four wickets, bundled out New Zealand for 171 runs. New Zealand's top order, led by Tim Seifert and Mitchell Santner, will put up a strong fight in Auckland. England, led by captain Brook, is expected to continue its aggressive form.

New Zealand's team, which includes key players like Seifert (wicketkeeper), Tim Robinson, Santner (captain), Daryl Mitchell, and Kyle Jamieson, is focusing on a balanced approach in batting and bowling. England has fielded a strong lineup of Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Salt, Brook (captain), Sam Curran, and Adil Rashid and will look to maintain their dominance.

ENG vs NZ 3rd T20I Pitch Report

• The Eden Park pitch offers consistent bounce and accurate carry, allowing batsmen to easily hit shots across the line.
• The short, straight boundaries make it relatively easy to hit sixes, favoring stroke-makers like Phil Salt, Harry Brook, and Finn Allen.
• Early in the match, the Auckland coastal breeze and mild morning humidity may provide some swing for the fast bowlers, but later in the match, bowlers will have to rely on variety and accuracy.
• Spinners may play a role in controlling the run rate in the middle overs, although this surface does not offer much turn.

The average first innings score in T20 Internationals at Eden Park is between 175 and 185. Any score above 190-200 is considered competitive, especially given England's batting strength and New Zealand's familiarity with the pitch.

Who will win today's 3rd T20I match between England vs New Zealand?

Aaj ka ENG vs NZ match kon jeetega: The third T20I between England and New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland (October 23, 2025) will be the series decider, with England leading 1-0 after a resounding 65-run win in the second match. Most experts and analysts predict England to be the favorites to win today based on their recent performances and excellent head-to-head record.

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England have won four of their last five T20Is, while New Zealand have struggled to maintain consistency with both batting and bowling. Their recent defeat while chasing a target of 236 highlights their problems under pressure.

NZ vs ENG Match Playing 11

New Zealand Playing 11: Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

England Playing 11: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

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