NZ vs ENG Live: New Zealand v England Score Updates, Streaming Info & Must-See Highlights

The highly-anticipated NZ vs ENG 2nd T20I unfolds tonight at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, a venue where short square boundaries promise another run-fest. After the series-opening game on 18 October was washed out, both New Zealand and England enter Monday’s clash eager to seize a 1-0 lead in the three-match contest. Match snapshot and toss update • Date & time: 20 Oct 2025, 7:15 pm local (11:15 am BST). • Toss: Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to field first, backing his deep batting line-up to chase under lights. • Weather: Clear skies, minimal chance of rain after Saturday’s deluge. • Pitch: Fresh wicket with a tinge of grass; early seam movement expected before settling into a flat track conducive to stroke-play. Likely XIs New Zealand: Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Seifert (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi. England: Jos Buttler (c/wk), Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Reece Topley, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid. Key storylines to watch 1. Buttler vs Boult: England’s power-play engine faces New Zealand’s left-arm swing maestro—early wickets here could define the innings. 2. Williamson’s comeback touch: The Kiwi talisman returns after knee rehab and is desperate for game time ahead of next month’s Champions Trophy qualifiers. 3. Archer’s speed check: Clocked at 150 km/h in the rained-off opener, the pacer’s fitness remains under scrutiny with the Test summer looming for England. 4. Spin factor: Santner and Sodhi versus Rashid and Moeen—four frontline spinners on a surface that often grips as dew sets in. Head-to-head & recent form England hold a slender 10-8 lead in T20Is against New Zealand, but the Black Caps edged the last bilateral series 2-1 at home in 2023. Both sides arrive in patchy form—England lost 2-3 in India last month while New Zealand split a rain-hit series 1-1 with Pakistan. Fantasy & betting tips • Captaincy picks: Buttler’s record 431 runs at 39.18 vs NZ makes him a safe C/VC option; Phillips averages 43.4 at Hagley Oval. • Differential punt: Sam Curran—swing up front plus death overs equals double-point potential. • Odds: Bookmakers install England slight favourites at 1.80, NZ 2.00, reflecting the visitors’ deeper bowling. How to watch live India: Sony Sports Five & SonyLIV app. UK: Sky Sports Cricket and NOW. NZ: Spark Sport and TVNZ DUKE. US & Canada: Willow TV. Free radio commentary worldwide via ICC.tv. What’s next After tonight, the tour heads to Dunedin for the third and final T20I on 23 October before the teams switch to a three-match ODI leg previewing the 2026 Champions Trophy qualifiers. Stay tuned for real-time NZ vs ENG live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, post-match analysis and player interviews as the Trans-Tasman neighbours reignite one of cricket’s most entertaining modern rivalries.