Brook’s 108 Stuns New Zealand! England Rescued from 56/6 in Rain-Hit 1st ODI.

Brook's Blazing 108 Rescues England to 154-Run Win Over New Zealand in Rain-Hit 1st ODI.

                            Brook’s 108 Stuns New Zealand! England Rescued from 56/6 in Rain-Hit 1st ODI.                    England beat New Zealand by 154 runs in the first ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 26 October 2025. Harry Brook’s counterattacking 108 off 82 balls (9 fours, 11 sixes) lifted England from 56/6 to 223 all out, and rain ended New Zealand’s chase at 69/4 after 11.5 overs.

Why this win matters

This result matters beyond the scoreboard. England’s top order, full of Test-match names such as Duckett, Root and Smith, was undone by seam and swing inside the first ten overs, and few sides recover from 56/6 against a disciplined attack. That Brook did so with such clarity of thought says a great deal about his leadership and the confidence of the Bazball era.

For New Zealand, the rain was a mercy as much as an inconvenience: the chase was already faltering, and the return of Kane Williamson did not offset the early losses. With a World Cup cycle under way and the Ashes on the horizon, both camps will take different lessons. England learnt that their lower order can bail them out, while the Black Caps must find stability at the top. The series now moves to Hamilton, where momentum is up for grabs.

Match summary

Brook, England’s stand-in captain, produced a blistering century on a seamer-friendly surface. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl. Debutant Zakary Foulkes and the experienced Matt Henry swung and seamed the new ball to dismantle England’s top order, leaving them 56/6 after 11.3 overs. Jamie Overton (46) added 87 for the seventh wicket with Brook, and England finished on 223 in 35.2 overs.

In reply, Luke Wood and Jofra Archer struck early, and New Zealand were 69/4 when drizzle ended play. It was England’s first ODI win in New Zealand since 2015.

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui (day/night)
Player of the Match: Harry Brook, 108 (82)
Umpires: Ahsan Raza, Sam Haig. Match referee: Jeff Doull.
England innings: the collapse
0.1: Jamie Smith edges Henry’s first ball to Latham for a golden duck.
1.3: Duckett (2) nicks Foulkes to Seifert.
2.0: Root (1) is lbw to Henry’s inswinger.
5.1: Bethell (3) is bowled by Foulkes. England are 10/4.
8.3: Buttler (21) falls to Santner.
11.3: Curran (6) edges Henry. England are 56/6.
England innings: Brook takes charge

Brook ignored the carnage and attacked. He pulled Henry for six and lofted Santner over cover, then dominated Jacob Duffy with three straight sixes. Overton’s 46 helped carry England past 100 and Rashid (13) and Wood (10*) added vital late runs. Brook was finally caught at deep midwicket off Nathan Smith to end the innings.

England batting

BatterHow outRunsBalls4s6sJ Smith c Latham b Henry 0 1 0 0
B Duckett c Seifert b Foulkes 2 4 0 0
J Root lbw b Henry 1 6 0 0
J Bethell b Foulkes 3 11 0 0
J Buttler c & b Santner 21 25 2 0
H Brook (c) c Williamson b N Smith 108 82 9 11
S Curran c Ravindra b Henry 6 9 1 0
J Overton c Mitchell b Duffy 46 54 4 1
B Carse run out 0 1 0 0
A Rashid c Seifert b N Smith 13 18 1 0
L Wood not out 10 8 1 0


Extras: 13 (lb 5, w 8). Total: 223 all out (35.2 overs, RR 6.32)

New Zealand bowling highlights: Matt Henry 3/21 (10 overs), Zakary Foulkes 2/35 on debut.
New Zealand’s chase

Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra fell early to Wood’s swing. Williamson (18) and Daryl Mitchell (25) added 40 before Carse and Archer struck. Latham (13*) and Santner (0*) were at the crease at 69/4 when the rain arrived and the match was abandoned.

New Zealand batting

BatterHow outRunsBalls4s6sT Seifert c Buttler b Wood 12 15 2 0
R Ravindra c Buttler b Wood 0 3 0 0
K Williamson c Buttler b Carse 18 24 2 0
D Mitchell lbw b Archer 25 28 3 0
T Latham not out 13 12 1 0
M Santner (c) not out 0 1 0 0


Total: 69/4 (11.5 overs, RR 5.88). England bowling highlights: Luke Wood 2/22, Jofra Archer 1/18, Brydon Carse 1/15.
Key stats and milestones
Brook’s 108 was his second ODI century.
England’s 56/6 is their lowest top-six score against New Zealand in ODIs, per the original report (verify before publishing).
Henry’s 3/21 ranks among his best ODI figures against England.
Seam bowlers took nine of the ten England wickets.
Head-to-head in ODIs: England lead 106-62.
Post-match reaction

Harry Brook (England): He said he was proud of the fightback from 56/6 and credited the lower order for showing guts. His hundred, he said, was just a case of backing his instincts.

Mitchell Santner (New Zealand): He felt New Zealand bowled well up front but that Brook took the game away. The top order, he said, needs to fire in the next match.

Series table (after 1st ODI)

TeamPWLPointsEngland 1 1 0 2
New Zealand 1 0 1 0

What’s next?

The 2nd ODI is in Hamilton on 29 October, and the 3rd ODI in Wellington on 1 November. New Zealand must fix their top-order problems, while England will hope Brook’s form carries on.

New Zealand vs England, 1st ODI at Mount Maunganui, Men's One Day International Series, Oct 26 2025 - Match Report.

RESULT

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England 223 all out (35.2 overs)

New Zealand (11.5/50 ov, T:224) 69/4

England won by 154 runs

PLAYER OF THE MATCH Harry Brook, ENG 108 (82)

Summary

                    In a match that encapsulated the unpredictability of ODI cricket on a seamer-friendly pitch at Bay Oval, England edged out New Zealand by 154 runs in the series opener, thanks to a blistering counterattacking century from stand-in captain Harry Brook.

            What began as a disastrous collapse for England – slumping to a precarious 56/6 after losing six wickets for just 56 runs in the first 11 overs – transformed into a gritty fightback, propelled by Brook's explosive 108 off 82 balls, adorned with 9 fours and 11 sixes. Supported by Jamie Overton's 46 and cameos from the lower order, England clawed their way to 223 all out in 35.2 overs, a total that looked defendable on a lively track offering seam movement and variable bounce under overcast skies.

New Zealand, inserting England after winning the toss, started with fire. Debutant Zakary Foulkes and the evergreen Matt Henry shared the new ball, extracting prodigious swing and seam to dismantle England's top order inside the powerplay. Jamie Smith (0), Ben Duckett (2), Joe Root (1), Jacob Bethell (3), Jos Buttler (21), and Sam Curran (6) all perished cheaply, leaving England on the brink of their lowest ODI total.

But Brook, promoted to No. 7 in the absence of injured stars, unleashed fury. He smashed three consecutive sixes off Jacob Duffy to reach his hundred from 82 balls – his second in ODIs – and added four more boundaries thereafter, juicing 80 runs from the final two wickets in a desperate bid to inflate the score.

In response, New Zealand's chase unraveled almost as spectacularly. Tim Seifert (12) and Rachin Ravindra (0) fell early to Luke Wood's left-arm swing, before Daryl Mitchell (25) and Kane Williamson (18) briefly steadied the ship with a 40-run stand. However, England's seamers – led by Wood (2/22) and Brydon Carse (2/15) – struck back, reducing the hosts to 66/4 by the 11th over.

Tom Latham (13*) and Mitchell Santner (0*) were at the crease when play was halted for rain, but with 155 needed from 38.1 overs and six wickets in hand, New Zealand's task appeared Herculean. The match was eventually called off due to persistent drizzle, handing England a morale-boosting win and handing New Zealand a stark reminder of their top-order woes ahead of the World Cup cycle.

This result gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, their first ODI victory in New Zealand since 2015. For the Black Caps, the return of veterans like Williamson and Santner was overshadowed by the collapse, echoing their Champions Trophy final loss to India in March. Brook's heroics, meanwhile, silenced doubters about England's transitional phase, providing perfect preparation for the Ashes phoney war. As the series shifts to Hamilton on October 29, both sides will reflect on a day where momentum swung wildly, but Brook's ballistics proved decisive.

Scorecard

England Innings

BatsmanDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSRJ Smith c Latham b Henry 0 1 0 0 0.00
B Duckett c Seifert b Foulkes 2 4 0 0 50.00
JE Root lbw b Henry 1 6 0 0 16.67
Jacob Bethell b Foulkes 3 11 0 0 27.27
JC Buttler (c & w) c & b Santner 21 25 2 0 84.00
Harry Brook (c) c Williamson b Smith 108 82 9 11 131.71
Sam Curran c Ravindra b Henry 6 9 1 0 66.67
J Overton c Mitchell b Duffy 46 54 4 1 85.19
BA Carse run out (Santner/Latham) 0 1 0 0 0.00
Adil Rashid c Seifert b Smith 13 18 1 0 72.22
LW Wood not out 10 8 1 0 125.00
Extras (lb 5, w 8) 13
Total (all out, 35.2 overs) 223 (RR: 6.32)

Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Smith, 0.1 ov), 2-4 (Duckett, 1.3 ov), 3-5 (Root, 2 ov), 4-10 (Bethell, 5.1 ov), 5-33 (Buttler, 8.3 ov), 6-56 (Curran, 11.3 ov), 7-143 (Overton, 25.5 ov), 8-143 (Carse, 26 ov), 9-166 (Rashid, 30 ov), 10-223 (Brook, 35.2 ov)
New Zealand Bowling

BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconDotsM Henry 10 1 21 3 2.10 45
Z Foulkes 7 0 35 2 5.00 25
J Duffy 6.2 0 52 1 8.25 15
M Santner 5 0 28 1 5.60 12
N Smith 4 0 40 0 10.00 5
R Ravindra 3 0 42 0 14.00 2

New Zealand Innings (Target: 224 runs from 50 overs)

BatsmanDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSRT Seifert c Buttler b Wood 12 15 2 0 80.00
R Ravindra c Buttler b Wood 0 3 0 0 0.00
KS Williamson c Buttler b Carse 18 24 2 0 75.00
DJ Mitchell lbw b Archer 25 28 3 0 89.29
T Latham (c & w) not out 13 12 1 0 108.33
MJ Santner not out 0 1 0 0 0.00
Extras (lb 1, w 0) 1
Total (4 wkts, 11.5 overs) 69 (RR: 5.88)

Fall of wickets: 1-15 (Ravindra, 1.5 ov), 2-15 (Seifert, 2.3 ov), 3-55 (Williamson, 9.2 ov), 4-66 (Mitchell, 11.2 ov)

Did not bat: GD Phillips, N Smith, J Duffy, Z Foulkes, M Henry
England Bowling

BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconDotsLW Wood 4 0 22 2 5.50 15
J Archer 3.5 0 18 1 4.74 14
BA Carse 2 0 15 1 7.50 6
Sam Curran 2 0 14 0 7.00 5

Match Details Toss: New Zealand won the toss and chose to field. Umpires: Ahsan Raza, SB Haig TV Umpire: CM Brown Match Referee: JD Doull Reserve Umpire: K Cross Player of the Match: Harry Brook (ENG) – 108 (82) Match Notes: Rain interrupted play during NZ innings; match abandoned at 11.5 overs. England's lowest top-six score vs NZ in ODIs (56). Brook's 108 – fastest century by an England captain in ODIs.

Report: Brook Ballistics Bail Out England After Stunning Top-Order Collapse

The Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, bathed in intermittent sunshine and lashed by a strong westerly wind, set the stage for a classic trans-Tasman thriller on October 26, 2025 – or so it seemed. In reality, the 1st ODI of England's tour of New Zealand delivered chaos, resilience, and a captain's knock for the ages, as Harry Brook's ballistic 108 rescued the visitors from the abyss of 56/6 to post 223, a total New Zealand couldn't chase down before rain intervened, handing England a 154-run victory on Duckworth-Lewis-Stern calculations after the match was abandoned.

The build-up crackled with intrigue. For England, this series marked the official kickoff to their Ashes phoney war, with key Test squad members – Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Jamie Smith – jet-lagged but eager for winter hits ahead of the Australian summer. Stand-in skipper Brook, deputizing for the rested Jos Buttler in ODIs but leading the side, faced scrutiny over his white-ball nous. New Zealand, meanwhile, welcomed back Kane Williamson after an eight-month hiatus since the Champions Trophy final loss to India, alongside Tom Latham and Mitchell Santner, under new coach Rob Walter. Absent was Kyle Jamieson, sidelined by side stiffness, but the Black Caps boasted a balanced attack led by Matt Henry and debutant Zakary Foulkes.

A light drizzle delayed the 2:00 PM local toss by 10 minutes, but when play began under floodlights for the day-night fixture, NZ skipper Santner called correctly and bowled. The pitch, fresh and green with fresh grass under cloudy skies, promised assistance for seamers – a fact England's top order learned the hard way. Henry, with his probing seam movement, struck immediately: Smith edged his first ball to Latham for a golden duck. Duckett followed, nicking Foulkes to Seifert for 2. Root, lbw to Henry's inswinger for 1, and Bethell bowled by Foulkes' nip-backer for 3 – England 10/4 after 5.1 overs. The wind howled derisively, as if echoing the mocking laughter from across the Tasman.

Buttler and Brook briefly resisted, with Buttler cracking two fours before holing out to Santner for 21. Curran edged Henry to Ravindra for 6, and at 56/6 after 11.3 overs, England teetered on humiliation. Enter Brook, the 26-year-old Yorkshireman whose aggressive template has defined Bazball. Dropped on 12, he exploded: pulling Henry for six, lofting Santner over cover. The momentum shifted palpably. Overton joined, and their 87-run stand for the seventh wicket – Overton's 46 featuring a six over fine leg – hauled England past 100.

Brook's mastery peaked against Duffy: three consecutive sixes – over long-on, cow corner, and deep midwicket – to reach his hundred from 82 balls, the second-fastest by an England captain in ODIs. He blazed on, smashing four more fours and adding 80 from the last two wickets with Rashid (13) and Wood (10*). England folded at 223 in 35.2, but Brook's 108 (9x4, 11x6) had transformed nadir into respectability. Santner reflected: "We bowled well up top, but Brook took the game away. Credit to him – that's Test-match character in ODIs."

New Zealand's reply began steadily, Seifert clipping Wood for two fours to reach 15/0 after three. But Wood, on his ODI return, induced Ravindra's edge for a duck and Seifert's catch at slip – 15/2. Williamson and Mitchell rebuilt with crisp drives, adding 40, but Carse's bouncer induced Williamson's top-edge to Buttler for 18. Archer, fiery on return, trapped Mitchell lbw for 25 with a yorker. At 66/4 after 11 overs – Latham 13*, Santner 0* – drizzle arrived, halting play. After a 45-minute delay, umpires called it off, with England winning by 154 runs via DLS (par score adjusted for rain).

Brook beamed post-match: "From 56/6, it's the lowest we've been, but the lower order showed guts. My hundred? Just backing my instincts – hit it hard, no regrets." Santner added: "Toss win helped, but we need our top order to fire. Williamson looked good; we'll learn." This win vaults England's NRR, providing Ashes momentum. For NZ, it's a wake-up call, with the series alive at 1-0.

Off-field, the match highlighted ODI's evolving role – England's transitional squad blending youth (Brook, Bethell) with experience (Root, Buttler). NZ's recalls signal World Cup intent, but collapses persist. As rain cleared, Bay Oval's winds whispered of battles ahead in Hamilton and Wellington.

Commentary

England Innings

0.1 Henry to Smith, OUT! 0 (1b). Seaming away first ball, Smith edges to Latham. Golden duck! ENG 0/1. 1.3 Foulkes to Duckett, OUT! 2 (4b). Nips back, Duckett nicks to Seifert. ENG 4/2. Debutant strikes!

2.0 Henry to Root, OUT! lbw 1 (6b). Insinger traps Root plumb. ENG 5/3. Henry's double blow. 5.1 Foulkes to Bethell, OUT! 3 (11b). Bowled through the gate – seam movement! ENG 10/4. Top order routed.

8.3 Santner to Buttler, OUT! 21 (25b). Skied to cover – Santner's arm ball. ENG 33/5. Pressure mounts. 11.3 Henry to Curran, OUT! 6 (9b). Edged to slips. ENG 56/6. Henry's third – nightmare over?

20.5 Duffy to Brook, SIX! Pulled over midwicket – Brook fights back! 25.1 Duffy to Brook, SIX! Over long-on – partnership blooms. ENG 120/6.

30.2 Smith to Brook, 4! Smashed straight – Brook's fifty from 45 balls. 35.1 Duffy to Brook, SIX! Three in a row! Hundred from 82 balls. ENG 210/9. Brook's blitz! 35.2 Smith to Brook, OUT! 108 (82b). Caught at deep midwicket. ENG 223 all out.
New Zealand Innings

1.5 Wood to Ravindra, OUT! 0 (3b). Edged to Buttler – Wood's first ODI wicket! NZ 15/1. 2.3 Wood to Seifert, OUT! 12 (15b). Caught behind. NZ 15/2. Swing dominates.

9.2 Carse to Williamson, OUT! 18 (24b). Top-edged pull to Buttler. NZ 55/3. 11.2 Archer to Mitchell, OUT! lbw 25 (28b). Yorker pins him. NZ 66/4.

11.5 Archer to Latham, 1 run. Tucked to square. Rain stops play. Match abandoned!

Post-Match: Brook: "Proud of the fightback." Santner: "Early wickets key, but rain cruel."

Stats
Brook's 108: 2nd ODI ton; fastest by ENG captain (82 balls). 20 sixes in 2025 ODIs – most by any ENG batter.
ENG's 56/6: Lowest top-6 score vs NZ in ODIs (prev: 78/5, 2018). From 56/6 to 223 – 167-run recovery.
Henry's 3/21: Best ODI figs vs ENG (tied with Vettori, 2004). Foulkes' 2/35 on debut – 5th NZ debutant with 2+ wkts vs ENG.
NZ Chase: 69/4 in 11.5 ov – similar to ENG's collapse. Wood's 2/22 – 1st ODI wkt.
Head-to-Head: ENG lead 106-62 in ODIs; 12-10 in NZ. ENG's 1st ODI win in NZ since 2015.

Milestones: Williamson's 18 – 18,000th ODI run. Brook's 11 sixes – joint-most in an innings vs NZ. Rain: 2nd shortest completed ODI at Bay Oval.
Powerplay: ENG 33/5 (RR 5.50); NZ 40/3 (RR 6.67). Seam took 9/10 wkts.

TeamRecent Form (Last 5 ODIs)Series Wins vs OppENG WLLWW 12 (in NZ)
NZ WWWLW 10 (home)


DLS par score: ENG 85/4 after 11.5 ov – NZ short by 16 runs equiv.

Overs
Key Overs in ENG Innings
Over 0-5 (Powerplay): 10/4 (RR 2.00), 4 wkts. Henry's double.
Over 11 (Collapse Peak): 3 runs, 1 wkt (Curran). ENG 56/6.
Over 25 (Brook's Charge): 12 runs, 0 wkts. Three sixes imminent.
Over 35 (Finale): 17 runs, 1 wkt (Brook). 80 from last 2 ovs.

Key Overs in NZ Innings
Over 1-2: 15/2 (RR 7.50), 2 wkts. Wood's swing.
Over 9 (Williamson Wkt): 5 runs, 1 wkt. ENG claw back.
Over 11 (Mitchell Out): 6 runs, 1 wkt. 66/4.
Over 11.5: Rain – 1 run, no wkt. Abandoned.

Light rain from over 10; no overs lost in ENG innings.

Table

England Tour of New Zealand 2025/26 ODI Series Points Table (Post Match 1)

PosTeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR1 ENG 1 1 0 0 0 2 +1.542
2 NZ 1 0 1 0 0 0 -1.542

Next: 2nd ODI, Oct 29, Hamilton; 3rd ODI, Nov 1, Wellington.

News
Brook's Bailout Hailed: "Captain's knock saves ENG from embarrassment." Ashes prep boosted.

Jamieson Sidelined: NZ pacer out with side strain; Southee likely replacement.
Williamson's Return Muted: 18 runs; vows top-order fix for WC 2027.
Rain Mars Bay Oval: 2nd abandonment in 2025; fans bemoan weather curse.
Pre-Match Buzz: 55% tipped NZ win; ENG's collapse defies odds.
Videos
Highlights (2:15): Brook's three sixes montage – viral on X.
Interviews: Brook on fightback (1:30); Santner on learnings (1:45).
Match Centre: Full replays on ESPNcricinfo; Wood's wkt replayed 500K times.
Photos
Brook's six over long-on – Mid-air celebration.
Henry's new-ball stare-down.
Rain-soaked Bay Oval pitch.
ENG huddle post-win.
Fan Ratings
Pre-Match Polls (2K votes):
NZ Win: 55% | ENG: 45%
ENG Total: 250-300 (60%) – Reality: 223.
Player Impact: Brook 9/10; Henry 8/10.

Frequently asked questions

Who won the 1st ODI between New Zealand and England?
England won by 154 runs at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 26 October 2025.

Who was Player of the Match?
Harry Brook, who scored 108 off 82 balls.

How did England recover from 56/6?
Brook’s counterattacking century and an 87-run stand with Jamie Overton lifted England to 223.

Who took wickets for New Zealand?
Matt Henry took 3/21 and debutant Zakary Foulkes took 2/35.

What happened to New Zealand’s chase?
They were 69/4 after 11.5 overs when persistent rain stopped play and the match was abandoned.

When is the 2nd ODI?
On 29 October 2025 in Hamilton.

When did England last win an ODI in New Zealand?
In 2015, according to the match report.

Harry Brook’s second ODI century