NZ v the English – Second Men Cricketing One-Day International Fixture
Live Game Coverage
This 2nd ODI between New Zealand and the English side is in progress in the city of Hamilton. Here is a rundown of the crucial developments from the match.
Important Moments
- WICKET: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the toss and decide to field initially
Game Overview
New Zealand won the toss and decided to field first. England began their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets left England under pressure. Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, caught by Williamson off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to consolidate the innings. Root batted aggressively, hitting boundaries and keeping the runs ticking.
At the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained control during the initial stages of the match.
Squads
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
The game promises to be a thrilling encounter as both sides battle for a win in the 2nd one-day international.
