England have retained Jordan Cox in their playing XI for the first T20I against New Zealand, citing his strong recent form. The match is scheduled for October 18, 2025, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Cox, who came off a 35-ball 55 in the final T20I against Ireland, holds the No. 7 batting slot, replacing Will Jacks, whose workload is being managed ahead of the Ashes 2025–26. Alongside Cox, the England-New Zealand 3-match T20 series will also be held on October 20 (Christchurch) and October 23 (Auckland). The England side features Harry Brook as captain, with a balanced mix of seam, spin, and all-round options—including Sam Curran, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, and Luke Wood—to take on NZ’s bowling attack. #EnglandCricket #JordanCox #T20Series #EnglandVsNZ #InFormSelection #Cricket2025 #HagleyOval #BrookCaptain #PlayingXI
