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England vs New Zealand 2025 2nd T20I Full Commentary
Result · Oct 20 2025, Mon - 11:45 AM (IST)
ENGLAND236/4
NEW ZEALAND171
England won by 65 runs
CRR:9.5
Player Of The Match
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Jacob Duffy to Tom Banton. Reverse Swing-In full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Neesham. What a performance from England! Right from the start, they were in terrific form, sending big hits all around the park. Phil Salt and Harry Brook lit up the innings with a stunning 129-run partnership for the third wicket, putting immense pressure on the opposition. Kyle Jamieson finally broke the stand in the 18th over, dismissing both well-set batters. However, the scoring rate remained sky-high, as England continued to pile on the runs with relentless aggression. It is a new highest team total at Hagley Oval, leaving New Zealand a record breaking chase. Will the hosts chase the target? Stay tuned for the chase.
Jacob Duffy to Tom Banton. Half volley, down leg side backing away Scoop, bottom edge to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Seifert.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Tom Banton. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away Late Cut, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
Jacob Duffy to Tom Banton. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Robinson.
APPEAL! Jacob Duffy to Tom Banton. Reverse Swing-In full toss, down leg side on the front foot working, inside edge to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Henry, appeal made for L.B.W. New Zealand lost their review.
Jacob Duffy to Sam Curran. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Matt Henry to Tom Banton. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Tom Banton. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Tom Banton. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
SIX! Matt Henry to Tom Banton. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! Matt Henry to Tom Banton. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Matt Henry to Tom Banton. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Santner.
SIX! Kyle Jamieson to Sam Curran. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Tom Banton. Leg cutter back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Henry.
OUT! Caught. Kyle Jamieson to Phil Salt. Leg cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Bracewell. Double delight for the bowler.
Kyle Jamieson to Sam Curran. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
OUT! Caught. Kyle Jamieson to Harry Brook. Leg cutter back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Robinson. New Zealand will be pleased with a wicket.
Kyle Jamieson to Phil Salt. Leg cutter length ball, down leg side backing away driving, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Harry Brook. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Wide Jacob Duffy to Harry Brook. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for 1 run, fielded by Seifert.
Jacob Duffy to Harry Brook. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
Jacob Duffy to Phil Salt. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Neesham.
Jacob Duffy to Phil Salt. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Bracewell, fielded by Chapman.
Jacob Duffy to Harry Brook. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.
Jacob Duffy to Phil Salt. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
Mitchell Santner to Harry Brook. Stock ball half volley, down leg side backing away working, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Robinson.
Mitchell Santner to Phil Salt. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Mitchell Santner to Harry Brook. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
Mitchell Santner to Harry Brook. Stock length ball, down leg side backing away slog sweeping, mis-timed to silly point for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
Mitchell Santner to Phil Salt. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Henry.
OUT! Caught. Luke Wood to Jacob Duffy. Back of a length, down leg side backing away pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off, caught by Brook. It was a cakewalk victory for England as they cruised to a 65-run win, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing a daunting target, New Zealand's batters were under pressure from the outset. England's bowlers struck at regular intervals, never allowing the scoring rate to climb. The chase never gained momentum, and New Zealand were eventually bundled out for 171. Adil Rashid was the standout performer with the ball, claiming four crucial wickets. Harry Brook is the Player of the Match.
Luke Wood to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Banton.
Luke Wood to Jacob Duffy. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, middle stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
OUT! Caught. Luke Wood to Matt Henry. Slower length ball, down leg side on the front foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Bethell. Wickets are falling like a deck.
Luke Wood to Kyle Jamieson. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
FOUR! Luke Wood to Kyle Jamieson. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
OUT! Caught. Adil Rashid to Mitchell Santner. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump backing away flick, mis-timed to deep backward point, caught by Curran. Skipper departs after a quick cameo.
Adil Rashid to Kyle Jamieson. Slider length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Cox.
Adil Rashid to Mitchell Santner. Googly length ball, down leg side down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
Adil Rashid to Kyle Jamieson. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Wood.
Adil Rashid to Kyle Jamieson. Googly length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
OUT! Caught. Adil Rashid to James Neesham. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Banton. Banton settles underneath and takes it!
Wide Adil Rashid to James Neesham. Googly length ball, wide down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left to third man for 3 runs, mis-fielded by Buttler, fielded by Carse.
Sam Curran to Mitchell Santner. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Wide Sam Curran to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
FOUR! Sam Curran to Mitchell Santner. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump deep in crease flick, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
Sam Curran to Mitchell Santner. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Carse.
Sam Curran to Mitchell Santner. Slower length ball, outside off stump moves in front working, hit pad to silly mid off for no runs.
SIX! Sam Curran to Mitchell Santner. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs, dropped catch by Banton.
Sam Curran to James Neesham. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Brook, fielded by Salt.
Brydon Carse to James Neesham. Back of a length, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cox.
Brydon Carse to James Neesham. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Rashid.
FOUR! Brydon Carse to James Neesham. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Brydon Carse to James Neesham. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away pulling, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Buttler.
Brydon Carse to James Neesham. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
Brydon Carse to James Neesham. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 2 runs, fielded by Banton.
Liam Dawson to Mitchell Santner. Stock ball full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to long on for 2 runs, fielded by Cox.
Wide Liam Dawson to Mitchell Santner. Stock ball full toss, down leg side deep in crease Slog, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to fine leg for 5 runs, fielded by Buttler.
SIX! Liam Dawson to Mitchell Santner. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Wide Liam Dawson to Mitchell Santner. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.