NZ v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket One-Day International Fixture
Real-time Match Updates
This 2nd ODI between the Kiwis and England is underway in Hamilton. Here is a overview of the key events from the contest.
Important Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: NZ won the coin toss and decide to field first
Game Summary
The Kiwis won the toss and elected to bowl first. The English started their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets put England on the back foot. Duckett was dismissed early, caught by Latham off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, taken by Williamson off the bowler.
Root and Bethell then came to the crease to consolidate the innings. Root played positively, striking boundaries and maintaining the scoreboard ticking.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, England were at 49-2. New Zealand kept control during the initial stages of the game.
Teams
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (c), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
This game promises to be a closely fought encounter as each sides compete for victory in the 2nd one-day international.
