New Zealand versus the English – 2nd Men Cricketing ODI Game
Live Match Coverage
This 2nd one-day international featuring the Kiwis and England is underway in Hamilton. Here you'll find a rundown of the major events from the match.
Key Highlights
- Dismissal: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (the English 3-1)
- Toss: New Zealand won the toss and decide to bowl first
Game Summary
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and decided to bowl first. The English began their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell early, caught by Latham off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, taken by Williamson off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the innings. The batsman played aggressively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
By the end of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained command throughout the early stages of the match.
Squads
England: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
The match promises to be a exciting encounter as each teams compete for a win in the 2nd one-day international.
