New Zealand versus England – Second Men’s Cricket ODI Match
Real-time Match Coverage
The 2nd one-day international featuring the Kiwis and England has commenced in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the major events from the contest.
Major Highlights
- Dismissal: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29-2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Toss: New Zealand won the toss and decide to field initially
Game Report
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals left the English side under pressure. Duckett fell early, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, caught by Williamson off the bowler.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the innings. Root played aggressively, hitting fours and maintaining the runs moving.
At the end of the PowerPlay, England were at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained control throughout the early stages of the match.
Squads
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
The game promises to be a exciting contest as both sides battle for a win in the second one-day international.
