NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction – 2nd ODI, England Tour of New Zealand 2025

The 2nd ODI of the England Tour of New Zealand 2025 features New Zealand hosting England at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 29 October 2025. New Zealand will look to capitalize on home conditions and take a 2-0 lead in the series. England, having lost the opener, will attempt to bounce back quickly and level the series. With the 50-over format favouring strong innings, smart bowling at key phases and fielding discipline, this game presents solid fantasy opportunities.

Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs England – 2nd ODI, England Tour of New Zealand 2025
• Date: 29 October 2025
• Time: Approx. early IST morning (NZ local afternoon)
• Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Team Previews

New Zealand (NZ)

New Zealand come into this match with the momentum of a win in the opening fixture, backed by strong performers such as Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry who have been impactful with bat and ball. Their home conditions favour a balanced contest between bat and ball, and the team will focus on building partnerships and applying pressure with their pace bowlers in the powerplay.

England (ENG)

England were put under pressure in the first match despite a brilliant knock from Harry Brook. Their batting has shown flashes of power, but their bowling and middle-overs control remain areas of concern. To bounce back in this game, England will need their senior batters like Joe Root and their bowlers like Adil Rashid to step up.

Probable Playing XIs

(Final XI subject to toss & team changes.)
New Zealand: Will Young; Rachin Ravindra; Kane Williamson; Daryl Mitchell; Devon Conway (wk); Michael Bracewell; Nathan Smith; Matt Henry; Mitchell Santner (c); Jacob Duffy; Zakary Foulkes
England: Jamie Smith; Ben Duckett; Joe Root; Harry Brook (c); Jacob Bethell; Jos Buttler (wk); Sam Curran; Jamie Overton; Brydon Carse; Adil Rashid; Luke Wood

Top Fantasy Picks

• Daryl Mitchell (NZ): Reliable batting all-rounder; high fantasy ceiling.
• Harry Brook (ENG): Explosive batter; capable of high-impact innings.
• Matt Henry (NZ): Pace bowler in excellent home form; strong pick.
• Adil Rashid (ENG): Spin option for middle overs; differential value.
• Rachin Ravindra (NZ): Emerging batter who can accelerate and change momentum.

Captain & Vice-Captain Suggestions

• Captain (C): Harry Brook (ENG) or Daryl Mitchell (NZ)
• Vice-Captain (VC): Matt Henry (NZ) or Adil Rashid (ENG)

Match Prediction

New Zealand enter this game as slight favourites thanks to home advantage and confidence from their first-match win. England, though capable, will need to improve across bowling and fielding to challenge.
Prediction: New Zealand to win by approx. 4–5 wickets (if chasing) or by about 35 runs (if batting first).

Fantasy & Strategy Tips

• Select top-order batters from both sides — they face most overs.
• Include one all-rounder (e.g., Mitchell) for bat + ball returns.
• Pick one strike bowler from New Zealand (Henry) and one spinner from England (Rashid) for variety.
• Toss matters: If New Zealand win toss and bat first, favour batters; if they field, favour bowlers.
• Balanced team: 5 batters, 2 all-rounders, 3 bowlers recommended for Dream11.

Conclusion

The NZ vs ENG 2nd ODI promises to be a compelling encounter with high stakes and solid fantasy appeal. New Zealand look slightly ahead given home conditions and recent form, but England’s batting firepower means nothing is guaranteed. For Dream11 managers, mix tried-and-tested performers like Mitchell and Brook with smart differentials like Rashid to maximise potential.