New Zealand versus the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Fixture
Real-time Game Commentary
This second ODI featuring New Zealand and England is in progress in the city of Hamilton. Below is a summary of the crucial events from the match.
Key Moments
- Dismissal: J. Smith c Williamson b Foulkes 13 (England 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy 1 (the English 3-1)
- Toss: NZ won the coin toss and decide to bowl first
Game Summary
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and decided to bowl initially. England started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets left the English side under pressure. Ben Duckett fell quickly, taken by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Bethell then came to the crease to stabilize the innings. Root batted positively, hitting fours and maintaining the runs ticking.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained control throughout the early stages of the match.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This game promises to be a thrilling encounter as each sides compete for victory in the second one-day international.
