Follow live coverage of New Zealand vs England from the England in New Zealand 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

New Zealand has won the toss and chosen to bowl in the first Twenty20 international against England at Hagley Oval. Mitchell Santner returns to captain New Zealand in the three-match series

The 1st T20I between New Zealand and England will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. The 1st T20I between New Zealand and England will be streamed live on the SonyLiv app and website.

England named their team more than 48 hours in advance, with Brook back and Jordan Cox dropping down to take on a finisher role in the absence of Will Jacks. The presence of Sam Curran and Bethell in the top seven means England can call on three seamers and three spinners. Zak Crawley is with the squad but must wait for a T20I debut.

Get the toss update and playing XIs for the first T20I between New Zealand and England on Saturday, 18 October, at Hagley Oval