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New Zealand defeated England by two wickets in a nail-biting finish at the Sky Stadium in Wellington, securing a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series. Despite a heroic lower-order recovery led by Jamie Overton, England’s top-order batting woes proved fatal, handing the Black Caps a hard-fought win on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Innings 1: Collapse, Then the Overton Rescue
After winning the toss and electing to bowl, the New Zealand pace attack, spearheaded by Blair Tickner and Jacob Duffy, dismantled England’s fragile top order. England suffered another dramatic collapse, slumping to 44 for 5 and then 102 for 7. Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Harry Brook were all dismissed cheaply, intensifying concerns about England’s form ahead of their upcoming overseas Test series.
However, a superb fightback ensured the total was competitive. Jamie Overton registered his maiden ODI half-century and top-scored for the second consecutive match, hitting a brilliant 68 runs. Jos Buttler (38) and Brydon Carse (36) provided crucial support, adding valuable runs to propel England to 222 all out in 40.2 overs.
Blair Tickner was the star with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of four wickets, while Jacob Duffy chipped in with three.
Innings 2: Black Caps Edge Home in a Thriller
Chasing 223, New Zealand appeared to be in control after openers Devon Conway (34) and Rachin Ravindra (46) provided a solid start. However, England’s bowlers, refusing to concede the series easily, triggered a dramatic middle-order collapse.
The hosts slid from 78/1 to 149/5. Daryl Mitchell anchored the middle-order with a patient 44 runs, but even his dismissal left New Zealand precariously placed at 196 for 8.
In a tense finish, tailenders Zak Foulkes (14*) and Blair Tickner (18*) held their nerve, combining for a vital ninth-wicket stand to push New Zealand over the line with two wickets and 32 balls remaining. The victory sealed a dominant 3-0 series win for the Black Caps.
Brief Scores & Series Result
| Team | Score (Overs) | Result |
| England | 222 all out (40.2) | Lost by 2 wickets |
| New Zealand | 226/8 (44.4) | Won the match and the series 3-0 |
Star Performances:
NZ: Blair Tickner (4/64) & Rachin Ravindra (46).
ENG: Jamie Overton (68 & 2/32).
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