Match: 2nd ODI (Day/Night)
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
Time: 2:00 PM Local | 1:00 AM GMT | 6:30 AM IST
Series Status: New Zealand leads 1-0
Toss: Not yet confirmed
Match Preview
The action moves to Hamilton as New Zealand and England prepare for a crucial second ODI at Seddon Park. The hosts are riding high after their comfortable four-wicket victory in the series opener, while England desperately needs a win to stay alive in the three-match series.
In the first ODI at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand bowled out England for just 223, with Zakary Foulkes taking four wickets and Matt Henry claiming two. England captain Harry Brook played a brilliant lone hand, scoring 135 runs off 101 balls with nine fours and 11 sixes, but found little support from his teammates.
Chasing the target, New Zealand lost early wickets but Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 78 and Michael Bracewell’s 51 guided them home in just 36.4 overs. The Black Caps now have a chance to seal the series with a game to spare.
Likely Playing XIs
New Zealand (Probable XI)
Source: SportsCafe, OneCricket
New Zealand are expected to field an unchanged playing XI after their winning combination from the first ODI:
- Will Young
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Nathan Smith
- Zakary Foulkes
- Matt Henry
- Jacob Duffy
England (Probable XI)
Source: SportsCafe, OneCricket
England might stick with the same lineup and give their players another chance in this must-win game:
- Jamie Smith
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Root
- Jacob Bethell
- Harry Brook (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Sam Curran
- Jamie Overton
- Brydon Carse
- Adil Rashid
- Luke Wood
Note: Final XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
Players to Watch
Batters
| Player | Team | Recent Form (2025 ODIs) | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | NZ | 542 runs in 14 ODIs at 45.16 average with five fifties | Match-winner in first ODI with unbeaten 78 |
| Kane Williamson | NZ | 425 runs in 9 ODIs at 53.12 average with two centuries | Quality player returning from injury |
| Harry Brook | ENG | Scored brilliant 135 in first ODI | England’s lone warrior with the bat |
| Joe Root | ENG | 781 runs in 13 ODIs at 65.08 average with three centuries | In excellent form this year |
Bowlers
| Player | Team | Recent Form (2025 ODIs) | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | NZ | 26 wickets in 10 ODIs at 16.34 average including two four-wicket hauls | Key strike bowler for New Zealand |
| Zakary Foulkes | NZ | Took 4 wickets for 41 runs in the first ODI | Young talent making an impact |
| Adil Rashid | ENG | 28 wickets in 13 ODIs at 22.46 average | England’s primary spin threat |
| Brydon Carse | ENG | Took 3 wickets for 45 runs in first ODI | Showed fight with early wickets |
Venue and Pitch Report
Seddon Park is known for being balanced, offering help to both batters and bowlers. Early on, pacers can get swing and seam movement, but the pitch settles down, making stroke play easier as the innings progresses.
The average first innings score in recent ODIs here is about 271, with competitive scores pushing 290-300. Chasing teams have a clear advantage at this venue, as the wicket often plays better under lights and dew can help the side batting second.
At Seddon Park, sides batting second have won 23 times compared to 15 wins for teams setting a target. The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Weather: Bright and sunny conditions expected with gentle breeze, temperature around 18 degrees Celsius.
What to Expect
New Zealand have an excellent record at Seddon Park, winning 26 out of 36 ODIs played here. Even more concerning for England, they have played three ODIs at this venue and lost all three.
New Zealand will be confident after their strong bowling display in the first match. Their pace attack of Henry, Duffy, and Foulkes looks sharp, while the batting has depth with Williamson back in the side.
England needs their top order to fire. They relied too heavily on Harry Brook in the opener, and players like Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Jos Buttler must step up. The bowling attack has quality, but they need to take early wickets to put pressure on New Zealand.
Prediction
New Zealand are favorites going into this match. They have home advantage, momentum from the first game, and a strong record at Seddon Park. The Black Caps have won four consecutive ODIs after their Champions Trophy 2025 final loss to India.
England showed fight through Brook’s century but need a complete team performance. If they bat first, they must post 280-plus to challenge New Zealand. If chasing, their experienced batting lineup needs to handle the early swing better.
Expected Result: New Zealand to win and seal the series 2-0.