Published on: Oct 28, 2025 6:30 am IST | Updated on: Oct 27, 2025 2:35 pm IST
The Blackcaps were clinical in the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand. Mitchell Santner and his men registered a 4-wicket victory in the first ODI against Harry Brook and his men in Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval. The two sides will now face off in the second ODI of the series at Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand has a chance to seal the series in Hamilton, whereas the Englishmen will look to win this fixture and push the series into the decider. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd NZ vs ENG ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
The Blackcaps’ ODI form in recent times has only gone upwards. They finished as the runners-up in the Champions Trophy 2025 and followed it up with a convincing whitewash over Pakistan in a 3-match ODI series. England will be up for a fight in this game after losing the previous fixture and will try to hunt down the Blackcaps. England will be out for redemption, and that’s the reason why we are slightly tilted in their favor to win this game. Therefore, expect England to have a chance of levelling the series by winning this fixture. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd NZ vs ENG ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
ENG: 57% win chance NZ: 43% win chance
Fresh off a ton in the last game, the English skipper would be eager to continue from where he left in the last game.
The English skipper didn't get going in the last game but will be a crucial bet in the middle order. The right-hander has amassed 669 runs in his last 10 ODI innings at a brilliant average of 74.33.
In his last 9 innings, Daryl Mitchell has scored 411 runs at a brilliant average of 41.38. He scored a match-winning fifty in the last game and will look to continue his good run.
The former NZ skipper didn't had a return to International cricket worth remembering. Kane is a quality player and will be looking to bounce back to form in this game.
Check out our prediction for the NZ vs ENG 2nd ODI at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.
New Zealand will head into the second ODI in Hamilton with a clear objective: seal the series and take an unassailable 2-0 lead before the final match in Wellington. After a convincing win in the opening game at Bay Oval, the hosts will be brimming with confidence and eager to maintain their dominance.
Hamilton’s Seddon Park offers a batting-friendly surface with short boundaries, which could suit New Zealand’s top order. The likes of Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, and Daryl Mitchell will look to capitalize early, while the bowling unit—led by Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner, will aim to keep England’s power hitters in check.
England will be keen to bounce back and keep the series alive. But with New Zealand’s familiarity with home conditions and a settled lineup, the pressure will be on the visitors to adapt quickly. A win in Hamilton would not only secure the series for New Zealand but also allow them to experiment in the third ODI. Expect the Black Caps to come out with intent, discipline, and a hunger to wrap things up before heading to Wellington.
England will head into the second ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton with urgency and determination, knowing that a loss would hand the hosts the series. After falling short in the opening match at Bay Oval by 4 wickets, the visitors are under pressure to regroup and deliver a stronger performance to stay alive in the contest.
The batting unit, led by Joe Root and Harry Brook, will need to fire collectively, especially in conditions that favor stroke play at Seddon Park. England’s top order lacked fluency in the first game, and rectifying that will be key. Their bowling attack, featuring Brydon Carse and Adil Rashid, must find early breakthroughs and contain New Zealand’s aggressive top order.
England’s strength lies in their ability to bounce back, and they’ll need to draw on that resilience. With the series on the line, expect England to come out with renewed intent, aiming to level the score and force a decider in Wellington. The pressure is real, but so is their potential to turn the tide. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 96 NZ won: 44 ENG won: 45 No Result: 7 RECENT form ENGLAND: W W L L W RECENT form NEW ZEALAND: W L W W W
With a win in the previous fixture, New Zealand has closed the gap between the two sides in terms of winning games. Now, in 96 ODIs played between the two sides, New Zealand has 44 wins, just one less than England, who have 45 wins to their name. Seven games ended in a no result.
How will the two teams, i.e., New Zealand and England, fare in the 2nd ODI? Let’s take a look.
Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Zakary Foulkes, Jacob Duffy
Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood/Jofra Archer
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI match between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park, Hamilton:
Toss Prediction
At Seddon Park, Hamilton, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first. Early seam movement and cool conditions favor the pacers, making chasing a preferred option. New Zealand may back their bowlers to exploit the swing, while England could opt to chase and control the tempo under lights.
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New Zealand have the upper hand heading into this game as they won the previous fixture and are playing in familiar conditions. However, Engkand will look to bounce back after a demeaning loss in the last game. Expect them to redeem their loss from the last fixture and keep the series alive by winning this fixture. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, England, are expected to win the NZ vs ENG 2nd ODI match of the three-match series.