New Zealand and England will face off in a white-ball series, starting with the first T20 International at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday.
The three-match T20I series is a good opportunity for the Kiwis to get their T20 World Cup preparations back on track after they were beaten by Australia 2-0 at home earlier this month. White-ball captain Mitchell Santner returns from abdominal surgery to lead the side. At the same time, Rachin Ravindra also makes a comeback after sitting out the series against Australia due to a facial injury.
England will be skippered by Harry Brook, who missed the T20Is in Ireland after leading to his team to a 1-1 draw in a rain-marred series against South Africa at home.
The two teams last locked horns in T20I cricket more than two years ago, with the Kiwis registering a six-wicket win to draw a four-match series 2-2.
NZ vs ENG 1st T20I – Match Details
When will the first T20I between New Zealand and England take place?
The first T20I between New Zealand and England wil be played on Saturday, October 18.
Where will the first T20I between New Zealand and England be held?
The first T20I between New Zealand and England will take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
At what time will the first T20I between New Zealand and England start?
The first T20I between New Zealand and England will begin at 11:45 AM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the first T20I between New Zealand and England in India?
The first T20I between New Zealand and England will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India.
Where to watch the live stream of the first T20I between New Zealand and England in India?
The first T20I between New Zealand and England will be available for live streaming in India on SonyLIV, FanCode and Amazon Prime Video.
THE SQUADS
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Mark Chapman, Zakary Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs.
England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Jamie Overton, Zak Crawley, Rehan Ahmed, Sonny Baker.
England Playing XI for first T20I: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
Published on Oct 18, 2025