The 3rd ODI of the England Tour of New Zealand 2025 will be played at Sky Stadium, Wellington, where New Zealand will look to complete a clean sweep, while England will aim to salvage pride. The match promises to be an exciting battle between two quality sides, with form, momentum, and conditions favoring the hosts.
Match Details:
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Fixture: New Zealand vs England, 3rd ODI
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Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
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Date: November 2, 2025
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Series Status: New Zealand lead the series 2-0
Team Overview
New Zealand:
The Black Caps have been dominant throughout the series, winning both ODIs convincingly. Their batting unit has shown depth and composure, while the bowlers have executed plans perfectly. Daryl Mitchell has been in sensational touch, scoring 134 runs in the series so far. Zakary Foulkes has impressed everyone with his pace and accuracy, emerging as the leading wicket-taker with five scalps. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson have been reliable in the middle order, while Mitchell Santner’s all-round contributions have provided balance to the side.
England:
England, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency with both bat and ball. Their top order has failed to provide strong starts, and the middle order has been under constant pressure. Harry Brook has been the lone standout performer, scoring 169 runs so far. However, England’s bowling attack led by Jofra Archer hasn’t been able to make breakthroughs at crucial moments. With the series already lost, this final ODI is their last opportunity to fight back and avoid a whitewash.
Key Players to Watch
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New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Santner
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England: Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton
Head-to-Head Record
In recent years, New Zealand have had the upper hand over England in home conditions. Their spinners have often exploited the slower surfaces, and the home side’s adaptability to varying pitches gives them a clear edge. England’s last ODI series win in New Zealand came several years ago, making this a crucial test of their character and depth.
Pitch Report
The Sky Stadium wicket in Wellington typically offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. The average first innings total in ODIs here is 233, while the average for teams batting second stands at 206. Early movement with the new ball can trouble openers, but once set, batters can score freely. Spinners might come into play in the middle overs, especially as the pitch slows down under lights. Winning the toss and batting first has often proved advantageous.
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand:
Mitchell Santner (c), Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Will Young
England:
Harry Brook (c), Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
Probable Match Scenarios
If England bat first, a total around 260-280 will be competitive on this surface. However, given New Zealand’s recent form and familiarity with home conditions, they will be favorites to chase such a target. Should New Zealand bat first, they could aim for 270+, putting England under pressure once again.
The key battle will be between England’s pace attack led by Jofra Archer and New Zealand’s in-form batting pair of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell. If England can remove them early, the contest could tighten up.
Live Streaming
The match will be broadcast live and available for streaming across multiple platforms:
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Pakistan: ARY ZAP, Ten Sports
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India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV app
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United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go app
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New Zealand: Spark Sport
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Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
Match Prediction
With form, confidence, and home advantage all in their favor, New Zealand are favorites to clinch the third ODI and seal a 3-0 series whitewash.
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Toss Prediction: England to win the toss and bat first
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Match Winner: New Zealand
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Top Batter: Rachin Ravindra (NZ), Jacob Bethell (ENG)
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Top Bowler: Zakary Foulkes (NZ), Jofra Archer (ENG)
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Player of the Match: Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand’s consistency and balance make them the stronger side heading into this final ODI, while England will need something special to turn things around in Wellington.