New Zealand vs England venues announced; Christchurch to host the opening encounter

New Zealand is set to host England for a three-match Test series at home in November this year. While the dates for the New Zealand vs England series were announced earlier, the venues have been revealed now. Christchurch will host the NZ vs ENG 1st Test. 

Notably, New Zealand will play only one Test series at home during the 2024-25 summer season. However, it will be their third Test series at home in 2024. Earlier, they faced Australia and South Africa in a Test series at home this year. 

The England tour of New Zealand in 2024 is also part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. England recently lost the Test series against India by a humiliating 4-1 margin. Ben Stokes is the captain of England in Tests. 

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Venues for the New Zealand vs England Test series out 

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has revealed the venues for the three NZ vs ENG Tests. The 1st Test will take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on November 29. The 2nd NZ vs ENG Test will be played from December 7 at Basin Reserve in Wellington. 

The 3rd and final Test will take place at Seddon Park in Hamilton from December 15. The England tour of New Zealand in 2024 will only observe a Test series. 

Venues for New Zealand vs England Test series 2024 

Nov 29- Dec 3 
New Zealand vs England, 1st Test - Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Dec 7 - Dec 11
New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test- Basin Reserve, Wellington

Dec 15 - Dec 19
New Zealand vs England, 3rd Test- Seddon Park, Hamilton

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NZC chief welcomes England team and fans 

NZC chief executive Scott Weenink said they are excited to host England with the popularity of Test cricket in New Zealand. He also welcomed the English and Kiwi fans for the Test series. 

“In the past, there’s often been a lot of talk in New Zealand about the popularity of Test cricket – without that translating into ticket sales or viewership numbers. The difference over the past summer, and in terms of the upcoming Tests against England, is that the interest is being converted to bums on seats and is driving record viewership numbers", he said in an official press release. 

“We’re looking forward to that continuing over the upcoming summer, and to welcoming the England team and their fans to the Tests, and of course all the Kiwi-based supporters as well,” he further added. 

Meanwhile, England takes the last spot in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 with a win percentage of 17.50. The Blackcaps hold the second place with a win percentage of 50.0. England last toured New Zealand for a Test in February 2023. The two-match Test series ended in a 1-1 tie.