NZ versus the English – Second Men Cricketing One-Day International Game
Real-time Game Coverage
This second ODI featuring New Zealand and the English side is in progress in the city of Hamilton. Below you'll find a summary of the major developments from the contest.
Important Moments
- WICKET: Jamie Smith c Williamson b Foulkes 13 (England 29 for 2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy 1 (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the coin toss and decide to bowl first
Match Overview
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and decided to bowl initially. England began their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early wickets left the English side under pressure. Duckett fell early, caught by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell then stepped in to consolidate the innings. The batsman played positively, hitting fours and maintaining the runs ticking.
At the end of the first ten overs, England stood at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained control throughout the early stages of the game.
Teams
England: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This match promises to be a exciting contest as both teams compete for victory in the 2nd ODI.
