Black Caps v England T20 series 2025

The story so far

Devon Conway was left out of the Black Caps' starting lineup for the first Twenty20 international against England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with Rachin Ravindra returning to the team.^{18 Oct 2025} The first match was washed out, and the teams were scheduled to meet again in Christchurch on Monday for the second match.^{20 Oct 2025} England won the second match by 65 runs, which ended New Zealand's chance of winning the three-match series.^{23 Oct 2025} New Zealand then faced England in the third Twenty20 at Eden Park, trying to level the series.^{23 Oct 2025}

Latest

The Black Caps were playing the third Twenty20 at Eden Park, seeking to level the series after losing the second match by 65 runs.^{23 Oct 2025}

What's next

The third Twenty20 at Eden Park is the final match of the three-match series.^{23 Oct 2025}

Key moments

1. 18 Oct 2025Devon Conway left out of starting lineup for first T20
2. 20 Oct 2025First T20 washed out at Hagley Oval
3. 23 Oct 2025Black Caps lose second T20 by 65 runs, losing series-win chance

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