Final result
New Zealand Cricket won by 5 wickets
Player of the match: BM Tickner
Result · One-Day Internationals
England vs New Zealand Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 228Chase success · 53%POTM · BM Tickner
Match preview & overview
New Zealand beat England by 5 wickets at Seddon Park as BM Tickner takes Player of the Match
New Zealand beat England by 5 wickets in the ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on 29 October 2025. England were bowled out for 175, a total that fell well short of what the ground typically produces. New Zealand reached the 176-run target with five wickets remaining, finishing on 177/5. BM Tickner was named Player of the Match for his contribution with the ball. New Zealand won the toss and chose to field first, a decision that proved astute as their bowlers found enough to keep England's batting under pressure throughout.
England's innings never gained momentum across all phases. Their powerplay produced 49 runs at the cost of 2 wickets, a reasonable if not imposing start. The middle overs were where the innings unravelled: 8 wickets fell for 126 runs, leaving no platform for a late assault. The death overs registered 0 runs and 0 wickets, meaning England were dismissed before reaching that phase at all. Against a ground average first-innings score of 228 from 88 matches, England's 175 represented a significant shortfall.
New Zealand's chase was patient rather than fluent. The openers made only 32 in the powerplay but conceded just one wicket, keeping the innings intact. The middle overs then did the heavy lifting: 145 runs at the loss of 4 wickets carried the hosts to the brink, and they sealed the win with wickets in hand.
Pitch report & venue insights
Seddon Park, Hamilton — 88-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2006–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
88
T20 matches hosted
228
Avg 1st-innings score
212
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
41
Avg powerplay runs
63%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
England bowled out well below the venue average
England posted 175 all out, considerably short of Seddon Park's average first-innings score of 228 across 88 ODIs. The middle overs proved especially costly: 8 wickets fell during that phase for just 126 runs, leaving the tail with nothing to defend.
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New Zealand chased cautiously but comfortably
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Toss proved significant at a ground that favours fielding first
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Tickner earns Player of the Match honours
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Series context tightens after close recent results
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top New Zealand batter markets may carry more interest than outright result lines, given the hosts' recent pattern of winning with the chase spread across several contributors rather than one dominant innings.
- England's collapse in the middle overs suggests their top wicket-taker markets could be more volatile than usual: multiple bowlers shared the batting dismissals across phases.
- Seddon Park's 52 per cent chase success rate means the toss decision tends to influence pre-match lines more than at some other New Zealand grounds; worth bearing in mind when markets open ahead of any follow-up fixture.
- Total runs markets may lean low given England's 175 all out fell 53 runs short of the ground's average first-innings score of 228, though conditions on any given day can shift that range considerably.
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Frequently asked
Questions about England vs New Zealand Cricket
What was the result of New Zealand vs England at Hamilton on 29 October 2025?
New Zealand beat England by 5 wickets at Seddon Park, Hamilton. England were bowled out for 175, and New Zealand reached the target of 177, finishing on 177/5.
Who won Player of the Match in the New Zealand vs England ODI at Hamilton?
BM Tickner was named Player of the Match for his bowling performance, which helped restrict England to 175 all out.
What is the head-to-head record between England and New Zealand in ODIs?
England lead the head-to-head 49 wins to 41, from 104 meetings. Eleven matches have ended without a result. Recent encounters in 2025 have been closely fought, with wins shared between the two sides.
Where can I watch New Zealand vs England ODIs in the UK?
New Zealand vs England ODIs are typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK. You can stream matches via Sky Go or through a NOW TV day pass if you do not have a full Sky subscription.
What is Seddon Park like for ODI cricket?
Seddon Park in Hamilton has hosted 88 ODIs. The average first-innings score is 228 and the average second-innings score is 212. Teams elect to field after winning the toss 64 per cent of the time, and chasing sides win approximately 52 per cent of completed matches.
What was England's recent form going into the Hamilton ODI?
England's five most recent ODI results included two wins against New Zealand and Ireland, two no results against New Zealand, and this defeat in Hamilton. Their record against New Zealand in 2025 specifically reads one win, two no results and two losses.
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