New Zealand against the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing ODI Fixture
Real-time Game Commentary
This 2nd one-day international between the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the major developments from the match.
Key Highlights
- Dismissal: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29-2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: NZ win the toss and decide to field initially
Game Overview
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and elected to bowl initially. The English began their batting with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early wickets put England on the back foot. Ben Duckett fell early, taken by Latham off the bowler. Smith was next to go, caught by Williamson off the bowler.
Root and Bethell then came to the crease to consolidate the batting effort. Root batted aggressively, hitting fours and maintaining the runs ticking.
By the conclusion of the PowerPlay, the English were at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept command during the initial phase of the match.
Squads
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The game looks set to be a exciting contest as each sides battle for a win in the 2nd one-day international.
