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NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - England Tour of New Zealand 2025, 2nd T20I

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NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

The England tour of New Zealand 2025 will begin on Saturday, October 18 and conclude on Saturday, November 1. The tour includes three T20Is and three ODIs, and will begin with the shortest format of the game. The second T20I will take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, NZ vs ENG, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best NZ vs ENG today Dream11 team prediction

NZ vs ENG Match Preview

The England vs New Zealand second match of the T20I series will be played at the same venue as the opening match. The previous match was abandoned due to rain. In challenging conditions, England were put into bat and could only manage 153/6 in their first innings.

Rain interrupted as the second innings could not even begin and the match was abandoned. Both sides will be in action once again and they will be hoping for a clearer sky this time around. With plenty of big names on both teams, we can expect a highly competitive game between these two best cricket teams in the world.

New Zealand vs England Match Details

SeriesEngland Tour of New Zealand 2025
MatchNew Zealand vs England, 2nd T20I
TossTo be updated
VenueHagley Oval
CityChristchurch
Match Start Time11:45 AM IST, 20th October, 2025
Live StreamingFancode

NZ vs ENG Dream11 Team Today Stats

  • Tim Seifert, the wicket-keeper batsman from the New Zealand team, is the leading run scorer for his team in the T20I format with 1788 runs in 74 games, including 12 half-centuries. He is an excellent candidate for the NZ vs ENG Dream11 team prediction.
  • Left-arm orthodox bowler Mitchell Santner was the leading wicket-taker for the New Zealand cricket team in the previous match. They managed to take a wicket in a 4-over spell. He is expected to play a key role according to our NZ vs ENG Dream11 prediction for today.
  • England's all-rounder batsman Sam Curran scored the most runs for his team in the previous match, with 49 runs in 35 balls, including 5 boundaries. He is a great candidate for the NZ vs ENG Dream11 team prediction.
  • Right-arm leg-spinner Adil Rashid is the leading wicket-taker for his team, England, currently in the shorter format of the game. In 131 matches, the 37-year-old spinner has taken 141 wickets. He is a great pick for the NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction today match.
PlayerPlayer's Stats (Last Match)
Tim Seifert (NZ)DNB
Sam Curran (ENG)49 Runs
Mitchell Santner (NZ)1 Wicket
Adil Rashid (ENG)DNB
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NZ vs ENG Injury Updates Today

This is the second match of the series, so all players from both teams, New Zealand and England, are fully fit and fresh with no injury concerns. Both teams are at full strength for the NZ vs ENG Dream11 team prediction today. Any injury-related updates will be provided if available.

NZ vs ENG Toss Prediction

We expect New Zealand captain, Mitchell Santner, to win the toss and may opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground. Bowling first could be an advantage in the NZ vs ENG Dream11 prediction today match.

Record of Chasing Teams at Hagley Oval

As per previous data, 13 matches were played at the Hagley Oval. The chasing team won 8 matches, while the team batting first won 4 matches, and one match ended in a no-result.

Chasing RecordWinning %
Excellent 65%

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NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

New Zealand and England are both looking to play with their best possible playing XI. As this is a new series, both teams will need some time to find their best playing XI. So we expect NZ vs ENG to try to balance their squads with both young and experienced players. Let's take the probable play 11 of the NZ vs ENG today Dream11 prediction.

England Playing XINew Zealand Playing XI
Phil SaltTim Robinson
Jos Buttler (wk)Rachin Ravindra
Jacob BethellMark Chapman
Harry Brook (c)Daryl Mitchell
Tom BantonTim Seifert
Sam CurranMitchell Santner (c)
Jordan CoxJames Neesham
Brydon CarseMichael Bracewell
Liam DawsonKyle Jamieson
Adil RashidMatt Henry
Luke WoodJacob Duffy

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

  • Sam Curran and Tim Seifert are the leading run scorers for their respective teams and among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, the viewers will expect the incredible performance from them in the upcoming game.
  • Mitchell Santner and Adil Rashid are the leading wicket takers for their respective teams. These players are going to feature in this upcoming game, making them a threat to the opposition, according to the New Zealand vs England Dream11 prediction.
CategoryPlayers
Highest Run ScorersSam Curran and Tim Seifert
Highest Wicket TakersMitchell Santner and Adil Rashid

NZ vs ENG Captain and Vice Captain Choices

  • For this match, Rachin Ravindra and Jos Buttler emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
  • For vice-captaincy choices, Tim Seifert and Harry Brook are the perfect choices for vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.
RolePlayers
CaptainRachin Ravindra and Jos Buttler
Vice-CaptainTim Seifert and Harry Brook

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Top Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

  • Sam Curran scored an unbeaten 49 runs of 35 balls in the last game and looked in good form. Being one of the best all-rounders in the world, he will also play a key role with his seam bowling.
  • Jos Buttler is one of the leading run-getters in this format for the England side, and he scored 29 runs in the last game, which makes him a top pick in this ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction.
Players
Sam Curran
Jos Buttler

Budget Picks for NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

  • Pacer Matt Henry is a quality bowler with the new ball and also picked up one wicket in the previous match. Back him to do well again.
  • Mitchell Santner is a talented all-rounder and scalped one wicket in the last game which makes him a good budget pick in this NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction.
Players
Matt Henry
Mitchell Santner

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keeper: J Buttler, T Seifert, P Salt
Batters: H Brook, T Robinson
All-rounders: S Curran, R Ravindra, J Bethell, M Santner
Bowlers: J Duffy, M Henry

NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction (image credit: Dream11 app)

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: T Seifert, J Buttler
Batters: H Brook, T Robinson
All-rounders: S Curran, R Ravindra, J Bethell, J Neesham
Bowlers: M Henry, K Jamieson, B Carse

NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction (image credit: Dream11 app)

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for ENG vs PAK based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

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NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd T20I) England Tour of New Zealand 2025 Players to Avoid

  • In the past few games, Bevon Jacobs has struggled to perform effectively and should be avoided for this match.
  • Opener Devon Conway has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last few games, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.
PlayersDream11 CreditsDream11 Points (Last Match)
Bevon Jacobs 6.5 credits28 points
Devon Conway7.5 credits2 points

NZ vs ENG Weather & Pitch Report at Hagley Oval

  • The weather in Christchurch for the second T20I match of the England tour of New Zealand 2025 is expected to be cloudy. After a dry Sunday in Christchurch, there is some rain in the forecast once again on Monday.
  • The surface at Christchurch is usually a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. Batting will get easier after the new ball and both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.
ParameterDetails
Temperature14°C
Weather ForecastCloudy
Pitch BehaviourBalanced
Best Suited ToBatters & Pacers
Average 1st Innings Score150 runs

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Records

England and New Zealand have played each other in 28 T20I matches. Out of these 28 games, England has won 16, while New Zealand has come out victorious on 10 occasions, and 2 matches ended in a no result.

TeamMatches Won
England (ENG)16
New Zealand (NZ)10
No Result2

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win the second T20I between NZ and ENG?

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New Zealand are most likely to win the second T20I of the England tour of New Zealand 2025.

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