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England in New Zealand 2025

England in New Zealand 2025

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October
18 1st Twenty20 international, Christchurch (d/n) (07:15 BST)
20 2nd Twenty20 international, Christchurch (d/n) (07:15 BST)
23 3rd Twenty20 international, Auckland (d/n) (07:15 BST)
26 1st ODI, Mount Maunganui (d/n) (01:00 GMT)
29 2nd ODI, Hamilton (d/n) (01:00 GMT)
November
1 3rd ODI, Wellington (Sky Stadium) (d/n) (01:00 GMT)
NB Fixtures and start times are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made
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