New Zealand vs England Match Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between NZ vs ENG?

Published - 19 Oct 2025, 11:43 IST | Updated - 19 Oct 2025, 12:12 IST

The second T20I of the three-match series between New Zealand (NZ) and England (ENG) will be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday, October 20. The series-opening clash was abandoned after the first innings concluded due to heavy rainfall.

In the opening encounter on Friday, English all-rounder Sam Curran impressed with an unbeaten 35-ball 49-run knock with three fours and two sixes to his name. All six bowlers from the host side were amongst the wickets. Jordan Cox, on the other hand, struggled a bit during his time at the crease. He scored only 16 off 18.

The second T20I will now be played at the same venue. While the forecast might not be the best, fans can expect a run-fest of a contest. Both sides will be raring to go and claim an advantage before the venue shifts to Auckland.

The surface at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch offers a decent amount of bounce throughout the game, which makes it an ideal venue for pace bowlers. However, the ball also travels nicely off the bat, making the upcoming contest a balanced one between the bowler and the batter. Out of 13 T20Is at this venue, nine have been won by the teams chasing, which makes it a no-brainer decision to be bowling first for the captain winning the toss.

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

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

Harry Brook looked quite good during his limited time at the crease in the first T20I. However, he could score only 20 off 14. He could be anticipated to play a longer and more explosive knock in the second match. With captaincy adding a little more responsibility on his shoulders, he will be confident of his batting abilities to help the team's cause.

Kyle Jamieson is expected to be a valuable asset in the second match. Jamieson only conceded three fours in his four-over spell and bowled a total of nine dot balls. With a similar performance on Monday, Jamieson could really be the player who helps the BlackCaps to take the 1-0 lead in the all-important series.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.