NZ v the English – Second Men’s Cricketing ODI Match
Live Match Coverage
The second ODI featuring the Kiwis and the English side is in progress in Hamilton. Below you'll find a summary of the major events from the contest.
Important Highlights
- WICKET: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (the English 29-2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the toss and choose to bowl first
Game Report
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and decided to field initially. England began their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Early wickets put the English side under pressure. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, taken by Latham off the bowler. Smith was next to go, caught by Williamson off the bowler.
Joe Root and Bethell then stepped in to stabilize the innings. The batsman batted aggressively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs moving.
At the end of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained control throughout the initial stages of the game.
Squads
England: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This game promises to be a exciting contest as both teams battle for victory in the 2nd ODI.
