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")
Current Run Rate
CRR
7.65
Last 5 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 5 Ov (RR)
56/1 (11.2)
18/10No result
1st T20I (N), England tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Oct 18 2025
-
![England]( "England")
153/6 * (20 ov) -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
Current Run Rate
CRR
7.65
Last 5 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 5 Ov (RR)
56/1 (11.2)
Match Day
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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