NZ versus England – Second Men’s Cricket One-Day International Match
Real-time Game Coverage
This 2nd one-day international between New Zealand and England is underway in the city of Hamilton. Here is a overview of the major developments from the match.
Key Moments
- Dismissal: Jamie Smith c Williamson b Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the toss and choose to bowl initially
Match Summary
New Zealand claimed the toss and decided to field initially. The English began their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early dismissals put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell early, taken by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Smith followed, taken by Williamson off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to stabilize the innings. Root played positively, striking fours and maintaining the runs moving.
By the end of the first ten overs, England were at 49-2. The Kiwis kept control during the early phase of the game.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This match looks set to be a thrilling contest as both teams compete for victory in the 2nd ODI.
