New Zealand secured a series victory with a commanding 5-wicket win over England in the second ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Blair Tickner enjoyed a memorable return to international cricket after two years, taking career-best figures of 4-34 to dismiss England for just 175 runs in 36 overs. New Zealand comfortably chased down the target in 33.1 overs, finishing on 177/5 with 101 balls remaining.
For the second consecutive match in the series, England’s batting collapsed after being asked to bowl first. Jamie Overton’s aggressive 42 off 28 balls and Harry Brook’s 34 were the only notable contributions as England was bowled out with 14 overs of their innings remaining. Despite the low target, Jofra Archer made an impressive return to ODI cricket against New Zealand, taking 3-23 in his ten overs. However, Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 56 and Mitchell Santner’s explosive 34 off just 17 balls sealed the victory for the hosts.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo Full Scorecard (https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-in-new-zealand-2025-26-1491677/new-zealand-vs-england-2nd-odi-1491721/full-scorecard), ESPNcricinfo Match Report (https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-in-new-zealand-2025-26-1491677/new-zealand-vs-england-2nd-odi-1491721/match-report),
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 175 all out | 36.0/50 | Lost by 5 wickets |
| New Zealand | 177/5 | 33.1/50 | Won with 101 balls remaining |
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Tickner | New Zealand | Bowler | 4 wickets for 34 runs in 8 overs |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | Batsman | 56 not out (59 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes) |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | Batsman | 34 not out (17 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Jofra Archer | England | Bowler | 3 wickets for 23 runs in 10 overs |
| Jamie Overton | England | Batsman | 42 runs (28 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes) |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | Batsman | 54 runs (58 balls, 7 fours, 1 six) |
Key Moments
- Early blow: Will Young dismissed for a golden duck in the first over by Jofra Archer (0/1 in 0.4 overs)
- England collapse: Ben Duckett fell for just 1 run in the third over, and Jamie Smith was dismissed for 13, leaving England at 29/2
- Tickner strikes: Blair Tickner removed Joe Root (25) caught down the leg side for his first international wicket in two years at 51/3
- Brook’s resistance ends: Harry Brook (34) was caught by Will Young off Mitchell Santner at 105/6, ending England’s hopes
- Overton’s cameo: Jamie Overton hit an aggressive 42 off 28 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes before falling to Tickner
- Ravindra’s fifty: Rachin Ravindra scored a solid 54 off 58 balls to steady New Zealand’s chase before being caught by Adil Rashid
- Match-winning stand: Mitchell and Santner added 59 runs for the sixth wicket in just 31 balls to seal the series
Match Analysis
England’s batting struggles continued as they were bowled out for the tenth time in their last 16 attempts at setting a total.The visitors failed to build partnerships, with six of their top seven batsmen dismissed for single-digit scores. Only Overton’s late hitting gave England’s total some respectability.
New Zealand’s bowling attack was disciplined and effective. Besides Tickner’s four wickets, Nathan Smith picked up 2-27, while Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Santner, and Michael Bracewell each claimed one wicket.
In the chase, New Zealand also had a shaky start but showed greater resilience. Ravindra and Mitchell put on a crucial 63-run partnership for the third wicket to stabilize the innings. When Mitchell was joined by captain Santner, the pair launched an aggressive assault that quickly ended the contest.
What’s Next
With the series already won 2-0, New Zealand will look to complete a clean sweep when the teams meet for the third and final ODI in Wellington on November 1, 2025. England, meanwhile, must regroup and address their batting frailties that have plagued them throughout this tour.