New Zealand beat England by 5 wickets in the 2nd ODI, taking a 2-0 series lead.

New Zealand defeated England by five wickets in the second ODI at Hamilton, securing a 2-0 series lead with one match remaining. England were bowled out for 175, with Blair Tickner taking 4/38 on his international return, sparking a collapse after early dismissals. Jamie Overton top-scored with 42, but no other batter made a significant contribution. Chasing 176, New Zealand lost opener Will Young for a duck but recovered through partnerships between Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, and a crucial 59-run stand between Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner, who remained unbeaten on 34. The win gives New Zealand an unassailable series lead, with hopes of a whitewash in the final match.