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County Ground, Hove, will witness England Women locking horns with New Zealand Women in the third T20I clash on 25th May at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best ENG vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Amelia Kerr – Despite falling for a first-ball duck, Kerr responded strongly by dismissing Alice Capsey during England’s tense pursuit of 171. 
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Sophie Devine – Devine produced a breathtaking counterattack, smashing 87 runs and rescuing New Zealand after the disastrous collapse to 11/4. |
Top Picks:
Alice Capsey – England relied heavily on Capsey’s fluent 22-run contribution before Amelia Kerr’s leg-spin breakthrough halted her aggressive innings midway. |
Linsey Smith – Smith ripped through New Zealand’s top order brilliantly, collecting three major wickets during a destructive opening spell at Canterbury. |
Budget Picks:
Freya Kemp – Kemp battled hard in the closing overs, striking two boundaries while attempting to revive England’s fading chase under pressure. |
Georgia Plimmer – Plimmer endured a difficult outing with the bat after departing first ball, although she remained energetic in the field. |
ENG vs NZ New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Amelia Kerr & Sophie Devine |
Vice-Captain | Alice Capsey & Linsey Smith |
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Amy Jones, Izzy Gaze
- Batsmen – Maddy Green, Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier
- All-rounders – Sophie Devine ©, Amelia Kerr, Danielle Gibson, Alice Capsey (vc)
- Bowlers – Linsey Smith, Breearne Illing
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Amy Jones
- Batsmen – Maddy Green, Sophia Dunkley, Freya Kemp, Georgia Plimmer
- All-rounders – Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr ©, Alice Capsey, Danielle Gibson
- Bowlers – Linsey Smith (vc), Lauren Bell, Breearne Illing
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
R Mair | NA | NA |
C Pavely | NA | NA |
ENG vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Amelia Kerr |
GL Captaincy Choice | Alice Capsey |
Punt Picks | Freya Kemp and Georgia Plimmer |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-4-2 |
ENG vs NZ Match Preview:
Consequently, England Women will collide with New Zealand Women for the third and final T20I of the series at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST. Both powerhouse nations head into this series-deciding clash with everything to play for after a thrilling second game perfectly leveled the scoreline at 1-1. The home side enters this crucial encounter holding a slight historical and analytical upper hand, securing a 64.5% winning probability, while the visiting White Ferns have a 35.5% chance to clinch the silverware on English soil.
During the 2nd T20I on Saturday in Canterbury, New Zealand Women won the toss, elected to bat first, and posted a formidable 170/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Their innings was completely defined by a blistering masterclass from senior superstar Sophie Devine, who hammered a majestic 87 runs off just 57 balls, smashing five boundaries and six massive maximums to capture the Player of the Match honors. She found an elite partner in Maddy Green, who anchored the middle-overs momentum beautifully with a classy, unbeaten 56 off 48 deliveries. For England, left-arm orthodox spinner Linsey Smith bowled an exceptional spell to finish with splendid figures of 3/25, while spearhead seamer Lauren Bell kept a tight leash on the run rate with a disciplined 1/22.
Chasing a steep target of 171, England Women fought valiantly but ultimately fell short by 14 runs, getting restricted to 156/6. The top order made solid contributions, with Maia Bouchier striking a fluid 38 off 33 balls, while opener Sophia Dunkley smashed a rapid 26 off 18 balls. Heather Knight (25) and Alice Capsey (22) kept the chase very much alive during the middle overs, but a clinical bowling exhibition from the tourists halted their progression. Nensi Patel delivered the decisive blow for the White Ferns by picking up 2/25 in her four overs, while skipper Amelia Kerr provided fantastic tactical support to leak just 28 runs for her solitary wicket.
ENG vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
England Women | 37 |
New Zealand Women | 7 |
ENG vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 16°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 149 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 60% |
ENG vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
England Women Playing 11:
1) Sophia Dunkley
2) Alice Capsey
3) Maia Bouchier
4) Heather Knight
5) Freya Kemp
6) Danielle Gibson
7) Amy Jones (wk)
8) Issy Wong
9) Charlie Dean ©
10) Linsey Smith
11) Lauren Bell
New Zealand Women Playing 11:
1) Georgia Plimmer
2) Izzy Gaze (wk)
3) Amelia Kerr ©
4) Sophie Devine
5) Brooke Halliday
6) Maddy Green
7) Izzy Sharp
8) Jess Kerr
9) Nensi Patel
10) Lea Tahuhu
11) Breearne Illing
ENG vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, England Women is expected to win this match.
