Three Lions start three-match series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday
England Men have named their XI for the 1st IT20 match against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Saturday.
The Three Lions’ first fixture in the three-match series will start at 7.15am BST (7.15pm local).
England Men XI
Phil Salt
Jos Buttler
Jacob Bethell
Harry Brook (c)
Tom Banton
Sam Curran
Jordan Cox
Brydon Carse
Liam Dawson
Adil Rashid
Luke Wood
England Men’s White-Ball Tour of New Zealand Schedule: (Timings local)
Saturday 18 October 2025: 1st IT20 – New Zealand v England, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 7.15pm start
Monday 20 October 2025: 2nd IT20 – New Zealand v England, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, 7.15pm start
Thursday 23 October 2025: 3rd IT20 – New Zealand v England, Eden Park, Auckland, 7.15pm start
Thursday 23 October 2025: 1st ODI – New Zealand v England, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, 2.00pm start
Wednesday 29 October 2025: 2nd ODI – New Zealand v England, Seddon Park, Hamilton, 2.00pm start
Saturday 1 November 2025: 3rd ODI – New Zealand v England, Sky Stadium, Wellington, 2.00pm start
