England vs New Zealand Head-to-Head

England and New Zealand have a rich, cricketing history spanning 89 years. The head-to-head statistics between these two teams are globally renowned. However, both teams have competed in all three cricket formats, England, as the sport’s pioneers, initially asserted dominance.

However, the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup provided a unique opportunity for both sides to claim their inaugural World Cup title. The tournament concluded in a dramatic tie, with England ultimately declared the victors due to their higher boundary count.

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head

The third T20I match between England (ENG) and New Zealand (NZ) is scheduled to take place at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday, September 3. 

England has already secured victories in the first two games of the series, placing them in the lead. To level the series, New Zealand must win the next two matches. If England secures another win, it will guarantee them a series victory.

In the second T20I encounter between ENG and NZ, New Zealand faced a comprehensive defeat. England posted a formidable total of 198/4 in their allotted 20 overs, with Jonny Bairstow contributing an unbeaten 86 and Harry Brook scoring a brisk 67 off just 36 deliveries. 

The England bowlers followed up this strong batting performance by dismissing the Kiwis for a mere 103 runs in just 13.5 overs. In his debut T20I appearance, Gus Atkinson was exceptional, claiming 4/20 in just 2.5 overs.

England has already announced a 15-member preliminary squad for the upcoming World Cup, with Ben Stokes making a comeback from retirement to participate in the ODI World Cup. However, he is not part of the ENG vs. NZ T20I series but will feature in the 50-over mega event. 

Josh Tongue is not included in the England T20I squad, with Chris Jordan named as his replacement. Jos Buttler will captain both the ODI and T20I squads.

Tim Southee will lead the T20I side, while Tom Latham will captain the Kiwi ODI team in this ENG vs NZ series. Kane Williamson, the regular skipper, who suffered a right knee injury in the IPL earlier in the year, is not included in any of the squads. 

The management is working diligently to ensure his fitness for the ODI World Cup. Trent Boult has returned to the ODI squad and will participate in the ODI series leading up to the World Cup.

In their T20I history, England and New Zealand have clashed in 25 matches, with the hosts emerging victorious in 16 games and New Zealand securing victory in just 8.

Up to this point, the head-to-head encounters between England (Eng) and New Zealand (NZ) have occurred a total of 176 times across all formats of the game. Among these contests, England has emerged victorious on 104 occasions. 

Despite New Zealand’s status as one of the esteemed cricketing teams, they have secured only 63 wins against England across all formats. Furthermore, there have been 5 matches that concluded without a definitive result. Regrettably, New Zealand still trails behind England in the overall statistical comparison.

Format	Test	ODI	T20I
Matches played	112	91	25
England Won	52	42	16
New Zealand Won	13	43	8
England Win %	46.42%	46.15%	64%
New Zealand Win %	11.60%	47.25%	32%

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats – ODIs

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), the English and the Black Caps have locked horns a total of 91 times, and it’s in this format where New Zealand has established itself as the superior team. 

Despite the fact that it took New Zealand a decade to secure their first-ever ODI victory against England, there has been a significant improvement in the team’s cricketing prowess over the years. 

However, the difference in the number of wins between the two sides is not substantial, with England trailing New Zealand by only two victories in ODIs.

In their most recent five encounters, England has the upper hand, leading by a score of 3-1. Notably, the last match between these teams concluded in a tie, which was the unforgettable final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Here are the head-to-head statistics for England vs. New Zealand in ODIs:

Matches Played	91
England Won	41
New Zealand Won	43
Tied	3
No Result	4
England Win %	46.15%
New Zealand Win %	47.25%
First Played On	July 1973
Last played On	Feb 2022

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats T20Is

New Zealand initiated their T20I campaign against England with a triumphant performance, which contrasted with their losses in the other two formats of the game. Nevertheless, England swiftly gathered momentum and became a formidable challenge for the Black Caps. 

In the 22 T20I matches contested between these two teams, England holds the upper hand with a record of 12 wins to New Zealand’s 8. Additionally, one match concluded without a result at The Oval in 2013, and another ended in a thrilling tie at the same venue in November 2019.

Here are the head-to-head statistics for England vs. New Zealand in T20Is:

Matches Played	25
England Won	16
New Zealand Won	8
Tied	0
No Result	1
England Win %	64
New Zealand Win %	32
First Played On	September 2007
Last played On	September 2023

ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats In Test

England and New Zealand have been engaging in Test matches against each other since 1930, with their inaugural encounter taking place in Christchurch, where England emerged victorious with an 8-wicket margin.

To date, a total of 63 Test matches have been contested between these two teams, with the England cricket team securing victory in 51 of them. In contrast, New Zealand has only managed to triumph in 12 Test matches, significantly trailing England in the statistics.

It’s noteworthy that New Zealand secured their first Test match victory against England on February 15, 1978, in a match held at Wellington. However, their most recent encounter concluded with England emerging victorious on June 27.

Here are the head-to-head statistics for England vs. New Zealand in Test matches:

Matches Played	112
England Won	52
New Zealand Won	13
Tied	0
Drawn	0
England Win %	46.42%
New Zealand Win %	11.60%
Draw %	0%
First Played On	January 1930
Last played On	June 2022

Conclusion

The cricketing rivalry between England and New Zealand spans multiple formats and nearly a century of history. While England holds a significant advantage in Test matches, New Zealand has shown its prowess in ODIs, with a closely contested head-to-head record. 

In T20Is, England has had the upper hand, but the competition has been intense. The memorable tie in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final stands out as a testament to the thrilling encounters between these two teams. 

Their cricketing history is marked by moments of excellence, and fans can always look forward to exciting contests whenever England and New Zealand face off on the cricket field.

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