New Zealand versus England – 2nd Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Match
Live Match Coverage
This second one-day international between New Zealand and the English side is in progress in Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the key moments from the encounter.
Important Highlights
- WICKET: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (England 29-2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opt to field first
Match Overview
The Kiwis won the coin toss and decided to field first. The English started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial dismissals left England in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Smith was next to go, taken by Williamson off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the innings. The batsman played aggressively, striking boundaries and keeping the runs moving.
By the end of the PowerPlay, the English were at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained control throughout the initial phase of the game.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
This match looks set to be a exciting contest as each sides battle for victory in the second ODI.
