The rivalry between the England Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team is one of cricket’s most enduring and captivating sagas, dating back to 1930 when the Kiwis played their maiden Test. What started as one-sided affairs has evolved into a fiercely competitive battleground, producing some of the greatest moments in the sport’s history – from Ben Stokes’ miraculous Headingley heroics in the 2019 World Cup final super over triumph to Brendon McCullum’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ influence now revolutionizing England’s Test cricket, and Kane Williamson’s masterful chases under pressure.
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This is a clash of contrasting philosophies: England’s ‘Bazball’ fearlessness with Harry Brook’s explosive batting, Joe Root’s elegant mastery, Gus Atkinson’s fiery pace, and Jofra Archer’s thunderbolts versus New Zealand’s resilient grit led by Williamson’s zen-like composure, Daryl Mitchell’s clutch performances, Rachin Ravindra’s all-round flair, and a seam attack featuring Tim Southee (in his farewell phase), Matt Henry, and emerging talents like Zakary Foulkes and Nathan Smith. Tactical battles abound – swing and seam in overcast conditions vs disciplined line-and-length, aggressive Bazball declarations vs patient Kiwi fightbacks, and DRS dramas that have swung epic contests.
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Iconic moments define this timeline: the 2019 World Cup final’s boundary countback controversy, Stokes’ 2022 Headingley repeat, Trent Boult’s inswinging yorkers dismantling line-ups, Mitchell Santner’s spin wizardry, and the 2024-25 Test series where England clinched a rare away series win 2-1 despite a heavy final defeat. As of November 2025, after the white-ball leg where New Zealand dominated ODIs 3-0 but England struck back in T20Is, the intensity only grows with emerging stars like Jacob Bethell and Rachin adding fresh fire.
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Scorecards are treasure troves for fans – reliving Brydon Carse’s double strikes, Brook’s rescue acts, controversial run-outs, super over thrillers, and those nail-biting finishes. They allow deep analysis of strategies: how England exploits powerplays, New Zealand’s middle-overs strangle, or Bazball’s high-risk declarations. For real-time action and in-depth stats, platforms like the Cricbuzz app keep you connected ball-by-ball, even in the tensest overs.
Latest Matches
The most recent 8 encounters across formats (as of November 11, 2025) showcase the rivalry’s unpredictability – from Bazball dominance in Tests to Kiwi seam mastery in ODIs:
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss Won By | England Score | New Zealand Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England in NZ 2025/26 | Wellington | Nov 01, 2025 | NZ (field) | 222 (40.2) | 226/8 (44.4) | NZ won by 2 wickets 🏆 | 3rd ODI | Blair Tickner (NZ) |
| England in NZ 2025/26 | Hamilton | Oct 29, 2025 | ENG (bat) | 175 (36) | 177/5 (33.1) | NZ won by 5 wickets 🏆 | 2nd ODI | Blair Tickner (NZ) |
| England in NZ 2025/26 | Mount Maunganui | Oct 26, 2025 | NZ (field) | 223 (35.2) | 224/6 (36.4) | NZ won by 4 wickets 🏆 | 1st ODI | Daryl Mitchell (NZ) |
| England in NZ 2025/26 | Auckland | Oct 23, 2025 | – | – | 38/1 (3.4) | No Result (rain) | 3rd T20I | – |
| England in NZ 2025/26 | Christchurch | Oct 20, 2025 | NZ (field) | 236/4 (20) | 171 (18) | ENG won by 65 runs 🏆 | 2nd T20I | Harry Brook (ENG) |
| England in NZ 2024/25 | Hamilton | Dec 14-17, 2024 | NZ (bat) | 235 & 234 | 468 & 424/5d | NZ won by 423 runs 🏆 | 3rd Test | Mitchell Santner (NZ) |
| England in NZ 2024/25 | Wellington | Dec 06-08, 2024 | ENG (field) | 280 & 427/6d | 125 & 259 | ENG won by 323 runs 🏆 | 2nd Test | Harry Brook (ENG) |
| England in NZ 2024/25 | Christchurch | Nov 28-Dec 01, 2024 | NZ (bat) | 348 & 254/9 | 499 & 104/2 | ENG won by 8 wickets 🏆 | 1st Test | Brydon Carse (ENG) |
Last 10 Test Matches
The last 10 Tests (latest first) highlight England’s Bazball resurgence, winning 6 of the last 10, including a rare series win in NZ:
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| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | England Score | New Zealand Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eng in NZ 2024/25 | Hamilton | Dec 14-17, 2024 | NZ bat | 235 & 234 | 468 & 424/5d | NZ won by 423 runs | 3rd Test | Mitchell Santner |
| Eng in NZ 2024/25 | Wellington | Dec 06-08, 2024 | ENG field | 280 & 427/6d | 125 & 259 | ENG won by 323 runs 🏆 | 2nd Test | Harry Brook |
| Eng in NZ 2024/25 | Christchurch | Nov 28-Dec 1, 2024 | NZ bat | 348 & 254/9 | 499 & 104/2 | ENG won by 8 wkts 🏆 | 1st Test | Brydon Carse |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | Lord’s | Jun 2023 | ENG field | 325 & 374 | 209 & 483 | ENG won by 7 wkts (draw series) | 2nd Test | Ben Stokes |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | Trent Bridge | Jun 2023 | NZ bat | 473 & 296/3 | 553 & 216 | ENG won by 7 wkts | 1st Test | Joe Root |
| Eng in NZ 2023 | Wellington | Feb 2023 | ENG bat | 435/8d & 256 | 209 & 483/5 | NZ won by 1 run 🏆 | 2nd Test | Kane Williamson |
| Eng in NZ 2023 | Mount Maunganui | Feb 2023 | NZ field | 325/9d & 374 | 306 & 126 | ENG won by 267 runs 🏆 | 1st Test | Ollie Robinson |
| NZ in Eng 2022 | Headingley | Jun 2022 | ENG field | 360/9d & 296/3d | 329 & 326 | ENG won by 7 wkts 🏆 | 3rd Test | Jonny Bairstow |
| NZ in Eng 2022 | Trent Bridge | Jun 2022 | NZ bat | 553 & 284/9d | 132 & 254 | ENG won by 5 wkts 🏆 | 2nd Test | Daryl Mitchell |
| NZ in Eng 2022 | Lord’s | Jun 2022 | ENG field | 141 & 279 | 285 & 136/4 | NZ won by 5 wkts | 1st Test | Tim Southee |
Last 10 ODI Matches
New Zealand has edged recent ODIs, especially at home, winning 7 of the last 10, including the 2025 3-0 sweep:
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | England Score | New Zealand Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eng in NZ 2025/26 | Wellington | Nov 01, 2025 | NZ field | 222 | 226/8 | NZ won by 2 wkts 🏆 | 3rd ODI | Blair Tickner |
| Eng in NZ 2025/26 | Hamilton | Oct 29, 2025 | ENG bat | 175 | 177/5 | NZ won by 5 wkts 🏆 | 2nd ODI | Blair Tickner |
| Eng in NZ 2025/26 | Mount Maunganui | Oct 26, 2025 | NZ field | 223 | 224/6 | NZ won by 4 wkts 🏆 | 1st ODI | Daryl Mitchell |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | Lord’s | Sep 15, 2023 | ENG field | 368/7 | 369/4 | NZ won by 6 wkts | 4th ODI | Dawid Malan |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | The Oval | Sep 13, 2023 | NZ bat | 311/9 | 147 | ENG won by 164 runs 🏆 | 3rd ODI | Liam Livingstone |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | Southampton | Sep 10, 2023 | NZ field | 226/7 (34) | 147 (26.5) | ENG won by 79 runs 🏆 | 2nd ODI | Liam Livingstone |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | Cardiff | Sep 08, 2023 | ENG field | 291/5 | 292/4 | NZ won by 6 wkts | 1st ODI | Devon Conway |
| CWC 2023 | Ahmedabad | Oct 05, 2023 | NZ bat | 282/9 | 283/1 | NZ won by 9 wkts 🏆 | World Cup | Rachin Ravindra |
| NZ in Eng 2022 | Chester-le-Street | Sep 2022 | ENG field | 350/6 | 96 | ENG won by 254 runs 🏆 | 3rd ODI | Jonny Bairstow |
| World Cup 2019 Final | Lord’s | Jul 14, 2019 | NZ bat | 241 = 241 | 241 = 241 | ENG won on boundary countback 🏆 | World Cup Final | Ben Stokes |
Last 10 T20I Matches
England holds a strong recent record in T20Is, winning 7 of the last 10, with explosive batting overpowering Kiwi resilience:
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | England Score | New Zealand Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eng in NZ 2025/26 | Auckland | Oct 23, 2025 | – | – | 38/1 (rain) | No Result | 3rd T20I | – |
| Eng in NZ 2025/26 | Christchurch | Oct 20, 2025 | NZ field | 236/4 | 171 | ENG won by 65 runs 🏆 | 2nd T20I | Harry Brook |
| Eng in NZ 2025/26 | Christchurch | Oct 18, 2025 | – | 153/6 | – | No Result (rain) | 1st T20I | – |
| T20 WC 2024 | Guyana | Jun 2024 | ENG bat | 185/6 | 159/9 | ENG won by 26 runs 🏆 | Group Stage | Jos Buttler |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | Manchester | Sep 2023 | NZ field | 198/4 | 103 | ENG won by 95 runs 🏆 | 4th T20I | Jonny Bairstow |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | Birmingham | Sep 2023 | ENG field | 175/8 | 179/4 | NZ won by 6 wkts | 3rd T20I | Finn Allen |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | Nottingham | Sep 2023 | NZ bat | 193/4 | 202/4 | NZ won by 9 runs | 2nd T20I | Glenn Phillips |
| NZ in Eng 2023 | Lord’s | Aug 2023 | ENG field | 155/6 | 159/3 | NZ won by 7 wkts | 1st T20I | Mitchell Santner |
| T20 WC 2022 SF | Adelaide | Nov 2022 | NZ bat | 179/9 | 159/6 | ENG won by 20 runs 🏆 | Semi Final | Jos Buttler |
| NZ in Eng 2022 | Durham | Jul 2022 | ENG field | 234/6 | 193/8 | ENG won by 41 runs 🏆 | 3rd T20I | Dawid Malan |
Key Performances
Standout individual brilliance from recent years that turned matches:
| Player | Team | Match Date | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook | ENG | Oct 20, 2025 (T20I) | 78 off 35 balls – blistering knock in 236/4 |
| Blair Tickner | NZ | Nov 01, 2025 (ODI) | 4 wickets + unbeaten stand for series sweep |
| Mitchell Santner | NZ | Dec 2024 (Test) | 7 wickets in match + crucial runs in 423-run win |
| Harry Brook | ENG | Dec 2024 (Test) | 171* & series-clinching ton |
| Zakary Foulkes | NZ | Oct 2025 (ODI) | Debut spell ripping England top-order |
| Ben Stokes | ENG | 2019 WC Final | 84* & super over heroics for boundary countback |
| Daryl Mitchell | NZ | Multiple 2024-25 | Consistent 50s/78s anchoring chases |
Conclusion
The England Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline encapsulates cricket at its dramatic best – from super over World Cup finals to one-run thrillers, 423-run thrashings to Bazball blitzkriegs. As we head into 2026, with England’s aggressive revolution under Stokes-McCullum facing New Zealand’s never-say-die spirit bolstered by young guns like Ravindra and Foulkes, the battles promise even more intensity. Harry Brook’s emergence as a multi-format destroyer, Root closing in on records, and Kiwi depth in seam bowling ensure this rivalry remains unmissable.

