New Zealand square off against England in the 1st ODI on Sunday, 26th October. The match is slated to be played at Bay Oval and the scheduled start time is 6:30 AM IST. Catch all the live updates of this match including playing XI, match winner prediction, head to head record and props of the New Zealand vs England match.
New Zealand vs England Props
Stats
- The average 1st innings score in past ODI matches at Bay Oval is 235 runs.
- The average 2nd innings score in past ODI matches at Bay Oval is 214 runs.
- Teams bowling first have won 16 of the 31 ODI matches played at Bay Oval.
Bay Oval, Pitch Report
The pitch at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters enjoy true bounce and even pace, making stroke play easier once they settle in. However, bowlers (especially seamers) can find some assistance early on with movement off the surface.
In ODIs, Bay Oval has hosted 31 matches, with teams batting first winning 15 and those bowling first winning 16, showing no major bias towards either side. The average first-innings score here is around 235, while teams chasing have managed an average of 214, suggesting that setting a target can often be slightly advantageous.
New Zealand vs England Head to Head Record
England and New Zealand have faced off in 96 ODI matches so far. Here, New Zealand has a slight upper hand by winning 45 matches while England won 44. The remaining matches ended in four no results and three ties.
- Matches Played: 96
- New Zealand Wins: 45
- England Wins: 44
- No Result: 4
- Tied: 3
New Zealand vs England Squads
New Zealand Squad: Mark Chapman, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson.
England Squad: Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
New Zealand vs England Match Winner Prediction
England have a strong, balanced side with experienced players like Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Adil Rashid, supported by impactful Harry Brook and Sam Curran. While New Zealand lead slightly in the head-to-head record with 45 wins to England's 44, England's depth in batting and bowling gives them the edge.
New Zealand's lineup, led by Kane Williamson and Mitchell Santner, is solid but less consistent against top teams. Considering England's form and squad, they are favourites to win this ODI.
Our Analysis: England is more likely to win.
