New Zealand vs England, 1st T20I at Christchurch, NZ vs ENG, Oct 18 2025 - Cricket Photos

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1st T20I (N), Christchurch, October 18, 2025, England tour of New Zealand

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(20 ov) 153/6

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Sam Curran keeps his eye on the ball during his 49 not out•Oct 18, 2025•Joe Allison/Getty Images

The rain held up New Zealand's run chase, New Zealand vs England, 1st Men's T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, October 18, 2025

The rain held up New Zealand's run chase•Oct 18, 2025•Joe Allison/Getty Images

Michael Bracewell celebrates after having Jos Buttler caught in the deep, New Zealand vs England, 1st Men's T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, October 18, 2025

Michael Bracewell celebrates after having Jos Buttler caught in the deep•Oct 18, 2025•Joe Allison/Getty Images

Jimmy Neesham roars in celebration, New Zealand vs England, 1st Men's T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, October 18, 2025

Jimmy Neesham roars in celebration•Oct 18, 2025•Sanka Vidanagama/AFP via Getty Images

Jacob Duffy struck early to remove Phil Salt, New Zealand vs England, 1st Men's T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, October 18, 2025

Jacob Duffy struck early to remove Phil Salt•Oct 18, 2025•Joe Allison/Getty Images

Mitchell Santner and Harry Brook pose with the series trophy in Christchurch, New Zealand vs England, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 16, 2025

Mitchell Santner and Harry Brook pose with the series trophy in Christchurch•Oct 16, 2025•AFP/Getty Images

Sam Curran and Brydon Carse punch gloves, New Zealand vs England, 1st Men's T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, October 18, 2025

Sam Curran and Brydon Carse punch gloves•Oct 18, 2025•Sanka Vidanagama/AFP via Getty Images

Sam Curran pulls leg-side, New Zealand vs England, 1st Men's T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, October 18, 2025

Sam Curran pulls leg-side•Oct 18, 2025•Joe Allison/Getty Images

Jos Buttler looks to slap through the off side, New Zealand vs England, 1st Men's T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, October 18, 2025

Jos Buttler looks to slap through the off side•Oct 18, 2025•Sanka Vidanagama/AFP via Getty Images

Harry Brook was cleaned up by Jimmy Neesham, New Zealand vs England, 1st Men's T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, October 18, 2025

Harry Brook was cleaned up by Jimmy Neesham•Oct 18, 2025•Joe Allison/Getty Images

Brydon Carse presents Harry Brook with his 50th T20I cap, New Zealand vs England, 1st Men's T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, October 18, 2025

Brydon Carse presents Harry Brook with his 50th T20I cap•Oct 18, 2025•Joe Allison/Getty Images

Language

English

Win Probability

NZ 65.6%

ENGNZ

100%50%100%

Over 20 • ENG 153/6

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Match Coverage

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Treats amid the treadmill fuel England's white-ball hunger

A taste of the touring lifestyle helps remind England's in-demand players of where their priorities should lie

Ego-less onslaught shows England at their white-ball best

Despite flat-track preferences, this was a victory that displayed skill and nous

Curran comes in from the cold with several points to prove

Allrounder is back in favour after time in the wilderness and eager to become central to the team

Rain ruins Christchurch opener after Curran claws England to 153

New Zealand thrive on green-tinged pitch before the weather has the final say

Brook parks Ashes chat to train focus on New Zealand

White-ball captain wary of distractions as he embarks on first tour in charge

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England Innings

Player Name		R	B
PD Salt	caught	3	4
JC Buttler	caught	29	25
JG Bethell	caught	15	13
HC Brook	bowled	20	14
T Banton	caught	9	9
SM Curran	not out	49	35
JM Cox	caught	16	18
BA Carse	not out	3	3
Extras	(lb 5, nb 1, w 3)
Total	153(6 wkts; 20 ovs)

Player Name	O	R	W	Econ
MJ Henry	4	26	1	6.5
JA Duffy	4	45	1	11.25
KA Jamieson	4	27	1	6.75 (1 nb)
MJ Santner	4	20	1	5
JDS Neesham	2	20	1	10
MG Bracewell	2	10	1	5

Wkt	Runs	Players
1st	11	Jos Buttler	Phil Salt
2nd	18	Jos Buttler	Jacob Bethell
3rd	35	Jos Buttler	Harry Brook
4th	11	Jos Buttler	Tom Banton
5th	6	Jos Buttler	Sam Curran
6th	33	Sam Curran	Jordan Cox
7th	39	Brydon Carse	Sam Curran

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