NZ versus the English – Second Men Cricket One-Day International Game
Real-time Match Updates
The second ODI between the Kiwis and England has commenced in Hamilton. Below is a overview of the crucial developments from the match.
Key Moments
- Dismissal: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: NZ win the coin toss and opt to bowl first
Match Report
New Zealand won the coin toss and decided to field initially. The English began their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early wickets left England under pressure. Duckett fell early, taken by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Smith followed, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to rebuild the innings. The batsman batted positively, striking fours and maintaining the scoreboard moving.
At the end of the first ten overs, the English stood at 49-2. New Zealand maintained control throughout the initial stages of the match.
Teams
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This match looks set to be a thrilling encounter as each sides battle for victory in the second one-day international.
