New Zealand are all set to play a 3-match white ball series against England from October 18. The series consists of three ODIs and T20Is. England have had a tough outing against South Africa as they lost both T20I and ODI series. Meanwhile, New Zealand last played an ODI match in April 2025. England are traveling to New Zealand to play this important white-ball series. Both teams are seen as the best cricket teams in the world and are likely to produce entertaining cricket here.
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New Zealand vs England 2025: Full Schedule, Squads & Venues

For England, all eyes will be on Joe Root, as he is in a scintillating form. He scored a century in the previous game played against South Africa on September 7, 2025. England are likely to play an aggressive brand of cricket which was evident when they recently played an ODI. However, it won't be easy for them to go past New Zealand in their own backyard.
New Zealand vs England Schedule 2025
The England tour of New Zealand 2025 will start with the T20Is followed by the ODIs. The first game, which is a T20I, is scheduled to be played on October 18 at Christchurch, while the next two matches will be on October 20 and 23 respectively. Coming to the ODIs, it will begin on October 26 at Mount Maunganui, which has one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. The next two ODIs will be played at Hamilton and Wellington respectively. Here is the full New Zealand vs England schedule 2025:
S. No. | Format | Date | Venue | Match | NZ Local Time | IST (India) |
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1. | T20I | Oct 18, 2025 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 1st T20I | 07:15 PM | 11:45 AM |
2. | T20I | Oct 20, 2025 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 2nd T20I | 07:15 PM | 11:45 AM |
3. | T20I | Oct 23, 2025 | Eden Park, Auckland | 3rd T20I | 07:15 PM | 11:45 AM |
4. | ODI | Oct 26, 2025 | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 1st ODI | 02:00 PM | 06:30 AM |
5. | ODI | Oct 29, 2025 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 2nd ODI | 02:00 PM | 06:30 AM |
6. | ODI | Nov 01, 2025 | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 3rd ODI | 02:00 PM | 06:30 AM |
New Zealand vs England Squads 2025
England have announced their squads for the T20I and ODI series. Harry Brook is set to lead the team in both the formats. Sam Curran and Liam Dawson have earned a call back into the team while Zak Crawley also gets his maiden T20I call-up from the selectors. The series will be super exciting as the T20 World Cup is coming up and the teams will look to put forward their best game.
Meanwhile, hosts New Zealand are yet to announce their squads for the upcoming series. Since the series is almost three weeks away, fans can expect the squad announcement anytime soon.
England ODI Squad for New Zealand Tour 2025
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood
England T20I Squad for New Zealand Tour 2025
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Luke Wood
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When will the white ball series between New Zealand and England start?
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When will the white ball series between New Zealand and England start?
The white ball series between England and New Zealand will start on October 18.
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