Rain ruins Christchurch opener after Curran claws England to 153
New Zealand thrive on green-tinged pitch before the weather has the final say
18/10No result
1st T20I (N), England tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Oct 18 2025
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![England]( "England")
153/6 (20 ov) -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
18/10No result
1st T20I (N), England tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Oct 18 2025
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![England]( "England")
153/6 (20 ov) -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
Match Day
Treats amid the treadmills fuel England's white-ball hunger
A taste of the touring lifestyle helps remind England's in-demand players of where their priorities should lie
Ego-less onslaught shows England at their white-ball best
Despite flat-track preferences, this was a victory that displayed skill and nous
Curran comes in from the cold with several points to prove
Allrounder is back in favour after time in the wilderness and eager to become central to the team
Brook parks Ashes chat to train focus on New Zealand
White-ball captain wary of distractions as he embarks on first tour in charge
Saker returns to England set-up as Ashes fast-bowling coach
Australian played key role in 2010-11 win in Australia and was also involved in 2023 campaign
Finisher Banton is back where he started as career comes full-circle
Somerset batter has had a rollercoaster six years, but is seeking to make a new role his own
Quality trumps context as England, New Zealand prepare for early-season showdown
The Ashes can wait for now as white-ball campaign prepares to get underway in Christchurch
Preview
New Zealand welcome England for no-strings frolics
Never mind the context of World Cups or Ashes, just let the good times roll in chilly Christchurch