NZ versus the English – Second Men Cricketing One-Day International Fixture
Live Game Updates
The second ODI featuring New Zealand and England is underway in the city of Hamilton. Here is a summary of the key events from the contest.
Key Events
- WICKET: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29 for 2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: NZ win the toss and choose to bowl first
Game Overview
The Kiwis won the coin toss and chose to field initially. England began their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, taken by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Smith followed, caught by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman batted aggressively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving.
By the end of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained control during the initial phase of the game.
Line-ups
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match promises to be a closely fought encounter as each sides compete for a win in the second ODI.
