NZ v England – 2nd Men Cricketing One-Day International Fixture
Live Match Updates
The second ODI featuring New Zealand and England is underway in Hamilton. Below you'll find a summary of the major developments from the encounter.
Key Events
- WICKET: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29-2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: NZ won the coin toss and choose to bowl first
Game Report
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and decided to field first. The English started their batting with J. Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell quickly, taken by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently stepped in to consolidate the innings. The batsman played positively, hitting boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
At the end of the first ten overs, England stood at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained command during the initial stages of the game.
Teams
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
The game looks set to be a thrilling contest as both sides battle for a win in the second ODI.
