New Zealand vs England 3rd T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between NZ vs ENG T20I match?

England currently leads the three-match series 1-0; the hosts, New Zealand, will be desperate to bounce back and level the series when they face the Three Lions in the final match on Thursday in Auckland.

New Zealand

New Zealand lost the second T20I by 65 runs. While batting first, England blasted the Kiwis' bowlers and posted a mammoth total of 236 runs in their first innings, but New Zealand had a difficult time batting and were only able to reach 171 before getting bowled out. Tim Seifert and Mitchell Santner had a decent outing with their bats, but not enough to seal a victory. With just the final match remaining, New Zealand will be keen to put their everything on the line to draw the series.

England

England continued their aggressive cricket yet again and got a positive outcome from their efforts. They sealed the second match by 65 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series. They posted a mammoth total of 236 for 4 in the second match, where Harry Brook and Phil Salt scored their respective half-centuries, and then Adil Rashid crushed New Zealand's batting lineup with his four-fer. The Three Lions will look to continue their aggressive cricket and seal the series in Auckland.

NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I Match Details

NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I Pitch Report

The surface at the Eden Park pitch offers a complete batting track for the batters. It’s flat with good bounce and carry, favouring aggressive stroke makers, especially in the first innings. Pacers are likely to get good assistance from the surface in the initial overs. But as the game progresses, the surface tends to flatten out, and batters will get enough time to play their desired shots. Spinners may come into play later in the match.

NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain cold and cloudy throughout the entire match, with 24% chances of precipitation. The temperature is likely to be around 16-11°C. The wind speed may assist bowlers in swinging the new ball.

NZ vs ENG Head-to-Head Records

NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I Probable XI

• New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

• England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jordan Cox, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

Players To Watch Out For In NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I Match

• Tim Seifert | NZ: The 30-year-old right-hand batter is one of the best attacking players in this format for the New Zealand team. He was their best batter in the second match in this series, where he scored 39 runs. He has featured in 76 matches in this format and has scored 1827 runs, including 12 half-centuries. He is one player to watch out for. 

• Phil Salt | ENG: Phil Salt needs no introduction when it comes to aggressive cricket in the 20-over format. The right-hander is capable of destroying the opposition single-handedly with his power hitting. He did exactly the same in the previous match, where he smashed 85 runs from just 56 balls, including 11 boundaries and one six. He is one player to watch out for in this game.

NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last three T20I matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl twice and bat once.

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won 13 out of the total 29 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 12 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bat first and focus on posting a challenging total in the first innings.

NZ vs ENG T20I Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: New Zealand (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 55-65
• ENG Total: 215-225
• Match Winner: England

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: England (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-55
• NZ Total: 175-185
• Match Winner: England

Who will win today's NZ vs ENG T20I match?

England have been enjoying their aggressive T20I cricket recently. But considering their last match outcome and the performance, England are likely to win this game. However, New Zealand will be desperate to bounce back, but England is likely to come on top yet again and seal the series.