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NZ vs ENG 3rd T20I Commentary - Auckland (23 October 2025)
NZ • 1st innings
38/1
All
Overs
W
6s
4s
3.1
0
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra
On a length, outside off, and it keeps a tad low. Rachin Ravindra looks to pull it but misses.
3.2
6
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra
SIX! That was some shot! Back of a length, on leg, Rachin Ravindra moves to his left and pulls it over fine leg for a biggie.
3.3
1
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra
Too full, outside off, Rachin Ravindra slashes it to cover for a quick single. The fielder, Jordan Cox, has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. A direct hit and Tim Seifert was a goner.
3.4
6
Brydon Carse to Tim Seifert
SIX! That's a massive hit! Back of a length, on middle and leg, Tim Seifert rocks back into his crease and pulls it powerfully over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
2.1
0
Luke Wood to Rachin Ravindra
Much fuller, outside off, with some movement. Rachin Ravindra leaves it alone.
2.2
1
Luke Wood to Rachin Ravindra
On a length, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra knocks it down the ground for a single.
2.3
1
Luke Wood to Tim Seifert
Length again, on middle, Tim Seifert turns it to mid-wicket for one more.
2.4
1WD
Luke Wood to Rachin Ravindra
Wide! Down the leg side, Rachin Ravindra tries to flick it but misses.
2.4
0
Luke Wood to Rachin Ravindra
Back of a length, just outside off, shaping away. Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
2.5
1
Luke Wood to Rachin Ravindra
Much fuller, on leg, Rachin Ravindra looks to flick it but edges it to short third. Tom Banton rushes in and slides to his left, attempting a stop, but the ball deflects off his fingers and away from the converging Adil Rashid at backward point. Rashid overruns the deflected ball. It rolls to his left, allowing the batters to scramble through for a single.
2.6
0
Luke Wood to Tim Seifert
Short, on leg, Tim Seifert looks to scoop it but misses.
Till Now Score: 25/1
(3 Overs)
T Seifert
17(10)
R Ravindra
3(5)
L Wood
2-0-13-0
Over 3 ·25 Runs
0
1
1
1WD
0
1
0
1.1
1WD
Brydon Carse to Tim Seifert
Wide! A wayward bouncer, on leg, Tim Seifert leaves it alone. Wided.
1.1
0
Brydon Carse to Tim Seifert
On a length, on off, Tim Seifert punches it on the bounce towards the mid off fielder.
1.2
6
Brydon Carse to Tim Seifert
SIX! Innovative from Tim Seifert! On a length, on off, Tim Seifert shuffles across to the off side and ramps it aerially. Loses his balance and shape but still sends it well over fine leg for a biggie.
1.3
1
Brydon Carse to Tim Seifert
Short, on off, Tim Seifert looks to pull it but miscues it to point for a single. Oh, its a no ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...
1.3
2
Brydon Carse to Tim Robinson
Hard length, on off, Tim Robinson punches it through covers. The fielder, Harry Brook, chases it all the way to the ropes, and just flicks the ball before the fence. The batters collect two runs.
1.4
0
Brydon Carse to Tim Robinson
Length again, outside off, shaping in. Tim Robinson looks to loft it but gets beaten on the inside edge.
1.5
W
Brydon Carse to Tim Robinson
OUT! HIGH UP IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Brydon Carse gets an early breakthrough, and that is some catch from Bethell with low floodlights at Eden Park. Short ball does the trick here. Short, on middle, Tim Robinson goes deep in his crease and looks to pull it. Mistimes his stroke off the top edge as the ball carries towards deep backward square leg. It hangs up for a long, long time in the air, but Jacob Bethell keeps his calm, locks his eyes on the ball, and dives forward to take a good catch with both hands. It almost felt like it would sail all the way, but seemingly, it was hit against the breeze as well. Tim Robinson departs for 2 (4) and New Zealand are 20/1 in 1.5 overs.
1.6
1
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra
Much fuller, on off, Rachin Ravindra flicks it to wide mid on for one.
Till Now Score: 21/1
(2 Overs)
R Ravindra
1(1)
T Seifert
16(8)
B Carse
1-0-12-1
Over 2 ·21 Runs
1WD
0
6
1
2
0
W
1
0.1
4
Luke Wood to Tim Seifert
FOUR! What a way to start the proceedings! Much fuller, on middle and leg, Tim Seifert stays back and flicks it magnificently through wide mid-wicket for a boundary. New Zealand and Seifert are underway.
0.2
0
Luke Wood to Tim Seifert
Hard length, outside off, shaping away. Tim Seifert swings hard but misses.
0.3
4
Luke Wood to Tim Seifert
FOUR! Tim Seifert is dealing in boundaries here! A juicy full toss, outside off, Tim Seifert goes deep in his crease and punches it through covers for a boundary.
0.4
0
Luke Wood to Tim Seifert
Much fuller, on leg, Tim Seifert flicks it to mid-wicket.
0.5
1
Luke Wood to Tim Seifert
Hard length, on middle, and it nips in. Tim Seifert turns it to square leg for a single.
0.6
0
Luke Wood to Tim Robinson
Much fuller, outside off, Tim Robinson blocks it to the point fielder.
Till Now Score: 9/0
(1 Overs)
T Robinson
0(1)
T Seifert
9(5)
L Wood
1-0-9-0
Over 1 ·9 Runs
4
0
4
0
1
0
We are all set for the game to begin. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Tim Robinson and Tim Seifert walk in with their blades for New Zealand. Luke Wood has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
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All set to resume at Eden Park. The umps and players walk out to the middle. English players spread to the field. Tim Robinson and Tim Seifert are ready to restart with the bat. Luke Wood to continue his over, which has three balls remaining. Here we go...
0
Brydon Carse to share the attack.
0
Rachin Ravindra walks in at number 3.
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In the end, the trophy is handed to Harry Brook as England win this series 1-0. But, what a bummer, honestly, as we didn't get much cricket to see. Just one completed game sandwiched between two no results. But ultimately, weather is something, or the only thing, a human being cannot control. That's that from this three-match T20I series, then. Both teams will head to Mount Maunganui to kick off the 3 ODI series with the first match to be played at the iconic Bay Oval, before they head to Hamilton and Wellington for the rest of the two. The first ODI will be played on Sunday, 26th October, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 1 am GMT. Hope that rain stays away from that series. We sign off from here, but there is plenty of international cricket going on elsewhere. You can simply tab hop and follow the live action from those matches. Until next time, take care and cheers.
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