New Zealand vs England 3rd T20I Predictions - Brook to engineer another Black Caps downfall

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 22 Oct 2025

Simon Lewis 22 Oct 2025

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Harry Brook hit five sixes in his 35-ball 78 in the 2nd T20I against New Zealand.
Tim Robinson hit 66 runs in boundaries in his 66-ball 106* against Australia.
Can England beat New Zealand to claim the three-match series 2-0?

Harry Brook hits to leg against New Zealand. (credit: Sanka Vidanagama/Getty Images)

New Zealand vs England Predictions

New Zealand come into the final match of the three-match series needing a win to share the series 1-1, but they have lost their last three completed T20Is. England have won their last three completed T20Is, including a comprehensive victory in the 2nd match after the series opener was rained-out.

New Zealand vs England Predictions
Head-to-Head
New Zealand Form
New Zealand Team News
England Form
England Team News

England’s Harry Brook has scored 41*, 20 & 78 in his last 3 innings.
England’s Phil Salt scored 85 off 56 balls in the 2nd T20I.
New Zealand’s Tim Robinson has scored 69, 20 & 106* in his last 6 innings.
New Zealand’s Tim Seifert has scored 48 & 39 in his last 2 innings.

Head-to-Head

England have won two and lost two of their last five matches against New Zealand. The other match was rained-off.

New Zealand Form

New Zealand suffered their third defeat in three completed matches when they lost to England by 65 runs in the 2nd T20I.

England racked up 236/4 off their 20 overs, with Kyle Jamieson (2/47) knocking over both of their top-scorers.

New Zealand were rolled for 171 off 18 overs, Tim Seifert top-scoring with 39 off 29 balls, with Mitchell Santner adding a breezy 36 off 15 balls at the end.

New Zealand Team News

There are no injury reports from the New Zealand squad.

England Form

England made it three wins from their last three completed T20Is when they beat New Zealand by 65 runs.

Phil Salt (85 off 56) got the innings off to a good start before being joined by skipper Harry Brook (78 off 35) in a 119-run stand for the third wicket. England ended their 20 overs on 236/4.

England bowled superbly to dismiss New Zealand for 171 with two overs to spare. Adil Rashid (4/32, econ 8.00) was the pick of the England bowlers, rolling over three of their top seven batters.

England Team News

England are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Verdict

I am backing England to win. I am also backing Harry Brook to top score for England.

Tim Robinson is a good bet to top score for New Zealand.

England Win

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