New Zealand v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket ODI Match
Live Match Coverage
The 2nd one-day international featuring the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the major events from the contest.
Key Events
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (the English 3-1)
- Toss: New Zealand won the toss and decide to bowl initially
Game Summary
New Zealand claimed the toss and chose to field initially. The English started their batting with J. Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals left the English side under pressure. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, caught by Williamson off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell then came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. Root batted aggressively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs ticking.
By the end of the first ten overs, England stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained command throughout the early phase of the game.
Squads
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
The game looks set to be a exciting contest as each teams battle for victory in the 2nd ODI.
