Venue confirmed for New Zealand-England test series

In the latter part of this year, England's cricket team will embark on a tour to New Zealand to participate in the ICC World Test Championship. The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has finalized the venues for this series.

Three Tests will be played across Hagley Oval, the Cello Basin Reserve, and Seddon Park.

The first Test will commence at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on November 28th. The second Test will take place at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington from December 6th to 10th. The third and final Test will kick off at Seddon Park in Hamilton on December 14th.

Strong demand for details from domestic and international fans prompted New Zealand Cricket to expedite decisions over the England Tests, with the remainder of the 2024-25 Home International Schedule to be announced later in the year. 

New Zealand is slated to host Australia and Sri Lanka's women's teams, along with Sri Lanka and Pakistan men's teams in the upcoming summer.

Scott Weenink, the CEO of New Zealand Cricket, has expressed the increasing popularity of Test cricket in New Zealand. Ticket sales and viewership for Test cricket have significantly risen, reflecting the growing interest in the format.

Here's the schedule for England's tour of New Zealand:

1st Test: November 28th - December 2nd at Hagley Oval, Christchurch
2nd Test: December 6th - December 10th at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
3rd Test: December 14th - December 18th at Seddon Park, Hamilton.