New Zealand against the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket ODI Match
Real-time Match Updates
This second one-day international featuring the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in Hamilton. Here is a rundown of the crucial events from the encounter.
Key Moments
- WICKET: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29-2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand won the coin toss and decide to bowl initially
Game Report
New Zealand claimed the toss and elected to field first. The English started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Initial dismissals put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Smith was next to go, taken by Williamson off the bowler.
Joe Root and Bethell subsequently stepped in to stabilize the innings. Root played aggressively, striking fours and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
By the end of the PowerPlay, the English were at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained command throughout the early phase of the game.
Squads
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
The game promises to be a thrilling contest as both sides battle for a win in the second ODI.
