Overview

• The series sits 0–0 after the opener was abandoned, with the rematch slated for Monday, October 20 in Christchurch.
• Venue data referenced in previews shows nine of 13 T20Is at Hagley have been won by chasing teams, encouraging a bowl‑first toss call.
• Mitch Santner has called Hagley a "spinners' graveyard," reinforcing expectations of seam‑led attacks.
• Betting markets cited by Racing Post make England favourites for the second T20, with New Zealand priced at 11‑10 against 8‑11.
• Sam Curran’s unbeaten 35‑ball 49 headlined England’s washed‑out first innings, as previews publish largely unchanged, seamer‑heavy probable XIs in light of New Zealand injuries.