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NZ vs ENG 2nd T20I statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of the clash

Soumyajit Dutta

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After the opening T20I was abandoned due to persistent rain, New Zealand (NZ) and England (ENG) will renew their battle in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Both teams will be eager to get their campaign underway and gain an early advantage in the three-match series ahead of the 2025 T20 World Cup.

New Zealand

Led by Mitchell Santner, New Zealand will look to make the most of home conditions. Openers Tim Seifert and Tim Robinson have been consistent run-getters, while Daryl Mitchell anchors the middle order with composure. 

In the bowling department, Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy will spearhead the pace attack, supported by Santner’s all-round experience and control in the spin department.

England

England, under the leadership of Harry Brook, will aim to regroup and deliver a commanding performance after the rain-disrupted first game. Their top order, featuring Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, promises explosive starts, while Brook, Jacob Bethell, and Jordan Cox form a solid middle-order core. 

With the ball, England will rely on the express pace of Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, complemented by Adil Rashid’s spin and Luke Wood’s swing in the powerplay.

NZ vs ENG head-to-head overview

New Zealand and England have gone head-to-head 27 times in T20 Internationals. England's got the edge with 15 wins, while New Zealand has snagged 10 victories. There’s also been one tie and two matches that didn’t have a result.

Hagley Oval Christchurch pitch report

The Hagley Oval in Christchurch usually offers a pretty balanced surface, giving something to both batters and bowlers. Pacers can find some swing and bounce early on, but once things settle, the pitch becomes reliable for stroke play. 

Interestingly, teams chasing have had the upper hand here, winning 8 out of 12 T20Is, so the captain winning the toss might be tempted to bowl first. Adapting quickly and picking the right shots will be key to success on this track.

New Zealand and England’s probable playing XI

New Zealand

Tim Robinson, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson

England

Jos Buttler (wk), Phil Salt, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid

Top run scorers in NZ vs ENG T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Jos Buttler: 360 Runs

Jos Buttler has featured in 16 T20Is against New Zealand between 2012 and 2025, amassing 360 runs at an average of 40.00 and a strike rate of 151.26, including four fifties, while also taking 15 catches and making 34 dismissals behind the stumps.

Tim Seifert: 226 Runs

The Kiwi wicketkeeper has racked up 226 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 136.96, giving New Zealand some quickfire momentum against England in T20Is.

Harry Brook: 149 runs

Harry Brook has played 6 T20Is against New Zealand from 2022 to 2025, scoring 149 runs at an average of 29.80 with a strike rate of 155.20, including one fifty and contributing 11 wickets in the field.

Top wicket-takers in NZ vs ENG ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Mitchell Santner: 23 Wickets

Mitchell Santner has been New Zealand’s top bowler against England in T20Is, bagging 23 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 18.56, with a best of 3/23. His control and economical spells make him a key threat in the middle overs.

Adil Rashid: 11 Wickets

The English leg-spinner Adil Rashid has claimed 11 wickets in 13 games at an average of 38.27, He is known for deceiving batters with flight and variations making him a key threat with the ball.

Sam Curran: 9 Wickets

The left-arm English all-rounder has picked up 9 wickets in 9 matches, maintaining pressure with his accurate death bowling and slower deliveries against Kiwi batters.

NZ vs ENG key stats

New Zealand’s records

  • New Zealand have played 11 T20Is at Hagley Oval, winning 6 and losing 4.
  • Tim Seifert has scored 497 runs in 13 T20Is in 2025 at an average of 49.70 and a strike rate of 165.66, including three fifties.
  • Tim Robinson has impressed with 259 runs in 7 T20Is at an average of 86.33 and a strike rate of 145.50, featuring one century and one fifty.
  • Jacob Duffy has taken 23 wickets in 13 T20Is in 2025 at an economy of 7.11, establishing himself as a key strike bowler.
  • Tim Seifert vs Adil Rashid in T20Is: 59 runs off 40 balls without being dismissed.
  • Devon Conway vs Jofra Archer in T20Is: 19 runs off 16 balls without being dismissed.
  • Mitchell Santner vs Harry Brook in T20Is: 14 runs off 16 balls without being dismissed.

England’s records

  • England have played two T20I at Hagley Oval, winning one out of it convincingly.
  • Jos Buttler has scored 447 runs in 12 T20Is in 2025 at a strike rate of 169.31, including three fifties.
  • Phil Salt has been in red-hot form with 346 runs in 9 T20Is at an average of 43.25 and a strike rate of 185.02, including one century and two fifties.
  • Adil Rashid has taken 15 wickets in 12 T20Is in 2025 at an economy of 8.83.
  • Jos Buttler vs Matt Henry in T20Is: 60 runs off 24 balls without being dismissed.
  • Phil Salt vs Kyle Jamieson in T20Is: 34 runs off 13 balls with 1 dismissal.
  • Jofra Archer vs Rachin Ravindra in T20Is: 0 runs off 4 balls with 1 dismissal.

Records that can be broken in NZ vs ENG 2nd T20I

  • James Neesham needs 20 more runs to reach 1000 T20I runs.
  • Michael Bracewell requires 85 more runs to complete 500 T20I runs.
  • Jos Buttler need 1 more boundary to reach 350 T20I fours.
  • Phil Salt needs 45 more runs to reach 1500 T20I runs and 7 more fours to complete 150 T20I fours.
  • Harry Brook requires 66 more runs to complete 1000 T20I runs.