Final result
New Zealand Cricket won by 2 wickets
Player of the match: BM Tickner
Result · One-Day Internationals
England vs New Zealand Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 174Chase success · 80%POTM · BM Tickner
Match preview & overview
New Zealand edge England by 2 wickets in Wellington ODI thriller
New Zealand Cricket beat England Cricket by 2 wickets in a tight ODI at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on 1 November 2025. England were dismissed for 222 after a damaging powerplay in which they lost 4 wickets for 44 runs. New Zealand's chase was far from smooth. They lost 8 wickets in the middle overs. But a powerplay stand of 64 without loss gave them enough of a buffer. BM Tickner took 4/64 to earn Player of the Match recognition, and New Zealand crossed the line at 226/8, continuing their strong run of results against England in 2025.
England's innings never quite recovered from that early collapse. J Overton's 68 off 62 balls was the most substantial contribution in the middle order, helping push the total to something resembling competitive. The problem was that England were bowled out entirely, recording no runs from the death overs, which left New Zealand with a straightforward target compared to what a fuller innings might have set.
New Zealand's chase had its anxious moments. Eight middle-overs wickets fell for 140 runs, compressing what had seemed a comfortable position. However, 22 runs from the death overs proved enough, and they got home with wickets to spare in the end, if only just.
Pitch report & venue insights
Sky Stadium, Wellington — 5-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2020–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
5
T20 matches hosted
174
Avg 1st-innings score
172
Avg 2nd-innings score
80%
Chase success rate
47
Avg powerplay runs
40%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
England bowled out for 222 after chaotic powerplay
England lost 4 wickets in the powerplay for just 44 runs, a start that effectively capped their ceiling. The middle overs produced 178 runs from 5 wickets, with J Overton's 68 off 62 balls the standout contribution. England were all out and could manage no runs at the death.
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New Zealand's powerplay set up the chase
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Tickner's 4/64 earned him Player of the Match
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Sky Stadium heavily favours the chasing side
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Series form points firmly to New Zealand
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may reflect the value of a strong powerplay start at Sky Stadium, where the average powerplay runs across ODIs sit at 56 and New Zealand's 64 without loss suggests openers can be backed to post.
- Bowler performance markets could be worth noting at this ground given the chase success rate of 80%; bowling sides have consistently taken wickets in the middle overs, as the data from this match confirms.
- The 2-wicket margin suggests outright result markets are tight here; a venue with an 80% chase success rate and closely matched average innings scores may make match handicap lines more interesting than straight win markets.
- Player of the Match markets historically favour top-order batters or bowlers with multi-wicket hauls; BM Tickner's 4/64 winning the award here is consistent with that pattern.
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Frequently asked
Questions about England vs New Zealand Cricket
Who won the New Zealand vs England ODI at Wellington on 1 November 2025?
New Zealand Cricket won the match by 2 wickets at Sky Stadium, Wellington. New Zealand chased down England's total of 222 with 8 wickets falling in the process. BM Tickner was named Player of the Match.
What did England score in the Wellington ODI against New Zealand?
England were bowled out for 222. They had a poor start, losing 4 wickets in the powerplay for 44 runs, before recovering through the middle overs where J Overton made 68 off 62 balls.
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, available via Sky Go and NOW TV for streaming. Check listings closer to match dates for specific scheduling.
What is the head-to-head record between England and New Zealand in ODIs?
England hold a 49–41 lead over New Zealand across 104 ODI meetings, with 11 no-results. In their five most recent meetings, each side has won twice and one match produced no result.
Who was Player of the Match in the Wellington ODI?
BM Tickner of New Zealand was named Player of the Match for his bowling figures of 4/64 from 10 overs, which was the key performance in restricting England to 222.
What is the chase record at Sky Stadium, Wellington in ODIs?
Sky Stadium has a chase success rate of 80% across 5 ODI matches. The average first innings score is 174 and the average second innings score is 172, making it a ground where chasing sides historically do well.
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