New Zealand v England – 2nd Men’s Cricketing ODI Fixture
Live Game Coverage
The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and England is in progress in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the major events from the encounter.
Major Highlights
- WICKET: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand won the toss and decide to bowl first
Match Summary
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and chose to field initially. The English began their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Early dismissals put England in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Smith followed, caught by Williamson off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently stepped in to consolidate the batting effort. Root played aggressively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs moving.
At the end of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49-2. The Kiwis kept control during the early phase of the match.
Teams
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This match promises to be a thrilling contest as both sides battle for victory in the 2nd one-day international.
