NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 1st ODI, New Zealand vs England ODI series 2025

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for 1st ODI of New Zealand vs England ODI series 2025 between NZ vs ENG to be played in Mount Maunganui.

The three-match T20I series between New Zealand and England ended in the favour of English side by a 1-0 margin after two matches were washed out due to rain. Now these two sides will take on each other in three ODIs, starting on Sunday, October 26.

The first game is scheduled to be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Just like the T20I series, the ODI series promises to be high-profile action.

Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Ben Duckett, and others will be back for England, strengthening their side more. For New Zealand, Kane Williamson is back in the ODI side for the first time since ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

NZ vs ENG: Match Details

Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs England (ENG), 1st ODI, New Zealand vs England ODI series 2025

Match Date: October 26, 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 6:30 A.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 01:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

NZ vs ENG: Head-to-Head: NZ (45) – ENG (45)

A total of 96 ODIs have been played between these two sides so far. The head-to-head scoreline is very tight, as both teams have won 45 games each. Four games were washed out due to rain and two ended in a tie.

NZ vs ENG: Weather Report

The weather forecast for Sunday in Mount Maunganui is likely to be cloudy with a maximum temperature of 19°C in the afternoon. The humidity index is expected to be around 45-55 percent.

NZ vs ENG: Pitch Report

Bay Oval has been a good venue for the batting side. It has a green top, which generally helps the fast bowlers for swing and seam movement, and weather conditions also play their part. Spinners don’t have much to bowl with. Generally, teams that have chased here have won more games.

NZ vs ENG: Predicted XIs:

New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway (wk), Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

England: Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, Jofra Acher

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 NZ vs ENG Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Devon Conway

Batters: Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Daryl Mitchell

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer

Captain First-Choice: Joe Root || Captain Second-Choice: Devon Conway

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Kane Williamson || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Ben Duckett

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 NZ vs ENG Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith

Batters: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Kane Williamson

All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra, Michael Bracewell

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Matt Henry

Captain First-Choice: Rachin Ravindra || Captain Second-Choice: Jos Buttler

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sam Curran || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mitchell Santner

NZ vs ENG: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Just like in T20Is, England have a very strong batting unit in ODIs as well. New Zealand might struggle with the form of some of their players. Hence, we back England to win the first ODI.

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