Cricket action to shift to Seddon Park, Hamilton as New Zealand take on England in the second ODI three match series On Wednesday.
New Zealand is currently ahead 1-0 after a spectacular four-wicket win in the opening match. Before the decisive match, the pressure is increasing on England to level the series by winning.
NZ vs ENG Series Update: What happened in the 1st ODI?
The drama unfolds at the beginning of the series in Mount Maunganui. England’s top order faltered, but the captain scored a brilliant century harry brook (135) saved his innings while setting a target of 223. However, New Zealand’s chase was difficult. Despite an early scare caused by Brydon Carse, a brilliant partnership between Daryl Mitchell (78 not out) and Michael Bracewell (51) gave the Black Caps a comfortable win with 13.2 overs to spare.
The Kiwi bowlers, particularly Zachary Foulkes and Matt Henry, were instrumental in containing the visitors. For the second ODI, will England’s batting unit be able to rise to the challenge, or will a confident New Zealand side clinch the series on their home ground?
New Zealand vs England, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: October 29, 06:30am IST / 01:00am GMT / 02:00pm local
- venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
New Zealand vs England, head-to-head record in ODI
Matches played: 97 | new zealand won: 46 | England won: 44 | tied/no result:7
seddon park pitch report
Initially, the fast bowlers can be expected to dominate at Seddon Park. The surface at this venue provides early swing and seam movement, giving teams the opportunity to attack first. However, the pitch quickly levels out. As the ball gets older, batsmen find life easier, with the surface offering genuine bounce and good pace – perfect conditions for stroke play.
The spinners will have a tough time, requiring clever variations to make an impact. The average first innings score in recent ODI matches here is around 271, while competitive scores generally reach 290-300.
Crucially, chasing teams have a distinct advantage at Seddon Park. The wicket often plays better under lights, and the dew factor can aid the team batting second. The captain who wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first, aiming to take advantage of early movement and easier chasing conditions later in the day.
squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Jack Foulkes, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young
England: Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Tom Banton, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jaques, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Sony Baker, Luke Wood, Jamie Overton.
New Zealand vs England, today match prediction
Case 1:
- New Zealand won the toss and bowled first
- England’s powerplay score: 80-90
- England’s total score: 330-340
Case 2:
- England won the toss and bowled first
- New Zealand’s powerplay score: 70-80
- New Zealand’s total score: 300-310
Match Result: England will win the tournament.
