NZ vs ENG 1st ODI Fantasy Cricket Tips

New Zealand will take on England in the first ODI of the England tour of New Zealand 2025 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday, 26th October. After losing the T20I series 1-0, New Zealand will be under pressure and aim to gain an early advantage in the ODI series. England, led by Harry Brook, have shown great form and will look to continue their winning momentum. So let’s have a look at NZ vs ENG 1st ODI Fantasy Cricket Tips.

This article provides the best NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, including probable Playing XI, pitch report, injury updates, and fantasy cricket tips to help you build your Dream11 team today.

NZ vs ENG Match Details

  • Series: England Tour of New Zealand 2025

  • Match: New Zealand vs England, 1st ODI

  • Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

  • Date & Time: 26th October 2025, 6:30 AM IST

  • Live Streaming: Fancode

NZ vs ENG Probable Playing XI

New Zealand (NZ):
Mitchell Santner (C), Will Young, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

England (ENG):
Jos Buttler, Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Sam Curran, Jacob Bethell, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson

NZ vs ENG Dream11 Key Players

Top Batters:

  • Joe Root (ENG): England’s experienced No. 3 batter and top run-getter.

  • Kane Williamson (NZ): Returning to international cricket, expected to anchor NZ innings.

Top All-rounders:

  • Mitchell Santner (NZ): Contributes with both bat and ball.

  • Sam Curran (ENG): Useful in middle overs and can take crucial wickets.

Top Bowlers:

  • Adil Rashid (ENG): Key leg-spinner, consistent wicket-taker in middle overs.

  • Jacob Duffy (NZ): Leading pace option, can exploit early movement.

NZ vs ENG Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Captain Choices: Joe Root, Kane Williamson
Vice-Captain Choices: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner

NZ vs ENG Fantasy Cricket Tips

  • Focus on players who perform in both batting and bowling – Santner, Curran, Rashid.

  • Avoid players struggling with recent form: Jamie Overton, Nathan Smith.

  • Batters at the top of the order have higher chances of scoring – Root, Williamson, Brook.

NZ vs ENG Pitch & Weather Report

  • Pitch: Balanced, good pace and bounce, assists both batters and pacers.

  • Average 1st Innings Score: 250 runs

  • Weather Forecast: Cloudy with possible rain, thunderstorms may affect play.

  • Toss Prediction: England might bowl first; chasing teams have a slight advantage at Bay Oval.

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Record

  • Matches Played: 96

  • New Zealand Wins: 45

  • England Wins: 45

  • No Result: 6

Best Dream11 Team for NZ vs ENG 1st ODI

Keeper: J Buttler
Batters: H Brook, J Root, K Williamson, W Young
All-rounders: S Curran, R Ravindra, M Santner
Bowlers: A Rashid, J Archer, M Henry

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**Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and research; they are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **