NZ vs ENG 2025: Kyle Jamieson Withdraws From ODI Series Due To Body Stiffness

Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of New Zealand’s three-match ODI series against England due to stiffness on his left side. The experienced right-arm pacer, who featured in the T20I leg of the tour, experienced discomfort ahead of the opening ODI in Mount Maunganui.

The issue arose during training on Saturday, October 25, and Jamieson is expected to return to Christchurch for further evaluation. The aim is to have him ready for New Zealand’s multi-format series against the West Indies in November and December. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter confirmed that a replacement will be named soon.

He explained Jamieson’s absence from the 50-over squad by stating that the management did not want to risk playing him while he was recovering.

“Kyle experienced some stiffness in his side after bowling today (Saturday) and we didn’t want to take any risks at this stage of the summer. We felt it was best for him to sit out this one-day series and give himself the best chance of being ready for the West Indies tour which starts on November 5 in Auckland,” stated Walter, as quoted by Cricbuzz.

Jamieson Out Of NZ-England ODIs; England Lead T20I Series 1-0

Prior to the two T20Is against England and the one against Australia, Kyle Jamieson featured for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, taking five wickets in four matches while maintaining an economy rate of 9.80. On the international front, Jamieson has represented New Zealand in 17 ODIs, 18 T20Is, and 19 Tests since making his debut against India in 2020.

He has yet to claim a five-wicket haul in white-ball cricket, and his recent injury setback will delay that milestone further. England, meanwhile, head into the ODI series after winning the T20I series 1-0, with the first and third matches being washed out after just 20 and 3.4 overs, respectively. The ODIs are scheduled for October 26, October 29, and November 1.