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NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of the clash

Soumyajit Dutta

NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I statistical preview [Source: AFP Photos]NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I statistical preview [Source: AFP Photos]

After a dominant 65-run victory in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, England will look to seal the three-match series with a winning performance in Auckland. New Zealand, meanwhile, will aim to bounce back and avoid a series whitewash, making the final T20I a high-stakes encounter.

New Zealand

Led by Mitchell Santner, the Black Caps will rely on their experienced top order to set a strong platform. Tim Seifert and Tim Robinson will need to provide brisk starts, while Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner will be crucial in anchoring the middle overs. 

The bowling unit, featuring Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, and James Neesham, will be tasked with containing England’s explosive batters and picking up early wickets to shift momentum.

England

Harry Brook’s blistering 78 off 35 balls in Christchurch gave England a commanding victory, and the side will look to continue their aggressive form in Auckland. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler will spearhead the batting attack, with Brook, Jacob Bethell, and Jordan Cox providing stability in the middle. 

The pace duo of Luke Wood and Brydon Carse, complemented by Adil Rashid’s spin will aim to dominate New Zealand’s batting lineup on a slightly slower Eden Park deck.

NZ vs ENG head-to-head overview

New Zealand and England have gone head-to-head 29 times in T20 Internationals. England leads with 16 wins, while New Zealand has snagged 10 victories. There’s also been one tie and two matches that didn’t have a result.

Eden Park Auckland pitch report

Eden Park features a portable drop-in pitch, usually a grass surface with a slightly spongy bounce. The wicket tends to be slower than typical New Zealand decks, making strokeplay easier and generally favouring the batters. Pacers may struggle to generate extra pace or bounce, while spinners could find it tricky to extract significant turn. 

Overall, the pitch is expected to be a high-scoring, batter-friendly surface, rewarding clean hitting and smart strike rotation. Bowlers will need to rely on accuracy, variations, and clever use of pace to make an impact.

New Zealand and England’s probable playing XI

New Zealand

Tim Seifert (wk), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

England

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

Top run scorers in NZ vs ENG T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Jos Buttler: 364 Runs

Jos Buttler has played 17 T20Is against New Zealand from 2012 to 2025, scoring 364 runs at an average of 36.40 and a strike rate of 151.03. The English wicketkeeper-batter has registered two half-centuries, with a top score of 73, while also taking 15 catches and effecting 35 dismissals behind the stumps.

Tim Seifert: 265 Runs

Tim Seifert has featured in 13 T20Is against England between 2018 and 2025, accumulating 265 runs at an average of 26.50 and a strike rate of 136.59. The aggressive New Zealand opener has often provided quick starts at the top, with a best score of 48.

Harry Brook: 227 Runs

Harry Brook has appeared in 7 T20Is against New Zealand since 2022, scoring 227 runs at an impressive average of 37.83 and a blazing strike rate of 173.28. The English middle-order batter has two fifties to his name, with a highest score of 78.

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 a key weapon for New Zealand in T20Is against England from 2015 to 2025, claiming 23 wickets in 17 matches at an impressive average of 20.34 and an economy rate of 8.04. His best bowling figures of 3/23 highlight his ability to control the middle overs and break crucial partnerships.

Adil Rashid: 15 Wickets

England’s Adil Rashid has featured in 15 T20Is against New Zealand since 2015, taking 15 wickets at an average of 30.20 and an economy rate of 8.54. His best spell of 4/32 came in a decisive middle-over burst that turned the tide for England.

Sam Curran: 9 Wickets

Left-arm all-rounder Sam Curran has played 11 T20Is against New Zealand between 2019 and 2025, picking up 9 wickets at an average of 32.11 with an economy rate of 8.50. His best figures of 2/22 underline his knack for providing early breakthroughs with the new ball.

NZ vs ENG key stats

New Zealand’s records

  • New Zealand have played 29 T20I matches at Eden Park and unfortunately lost 15 of them while winning only 10.
  • Tim Seifert has an impressive average of 48.7 in 2025 from his 13 T20I outings at a strike rate of 162.9.
  • Jacob Duffy boasts 25 wickets from his 15 innings, at an economy rate of 7.73 in T20Is, this year.
  • Matt Henry boasts 14 wickets from his 10 innings, at an economy rate of 8.83 in T20Is, this year.
  • Tim Seifert vs Adil Rashid in T20Is: 67 runs off 45 balls; 1 dismissal
  • Mark Chapman vs Adil Rashid in T20Is: 27 runs off 19 balls without being dismissed.
  • Mitchell Santner vs Harry Brook in T20Is: 14 runs off 16 balls without being dismissed.
  • Jacob Duffy vs Phil Salt in T20Is: 16 runs off 10 balls; 1 dismissal

England’s records

  • England have played three T20I at Eden Park, winning two out of it convincingly.
  • Phil Salt has an astonishing strike rate of 177.0 in 2025 in T20Is while maintaining an average of 43.0 from 11 matches.
  • Jos Buttler averages 34.1 from his 14 T20I innings in 2025.
  • Harry Brook is in sensational form this year with a strike rate of 166.7 from his 12 T20I innings at an average of 30.5.
  • Adil Rashid has taken 19 T20I wickets this year at an average of 21.7, while maintaining an economy rate of 8.77.
  • Harry Brook vs Mitchell Santner in T20Is: 39 runs off 27 balls: 0 dismissals
  • Jos Buttler vs Mitchell Santner in T20Is: 39 runs off 30 balls: 1 dismissal
  • Jacob Bethell vs Matt Henry in T20Is: 3 runs off 8 balls: 1 dismissal

Records that can be broken in NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I

  • Phil Salt is set to play his 50th T20I match of his career.
  • Harry Brook needs 4 more sixes to reach the 50 T20I sixes landmark.
  • Tom Banton is 49 runs away from completing 500 T20I runs in his career.
  • Sam Curran is 50 runs away from completing 500 T20I runs in his career.
  • Adil Rashid needs 5 more wickets to complete 150 T20I wickets in his career.
  • James Neesham is just 3 runs short of making his 1000 T20I runs in his career.
  • Tim Seifert needs 11 sixes to complete 100 T20I sixes.