New Zealand against the English – Second Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Fixture
Real-time Match Updates
This 2nd one-day international between the Kiwis and England is underway in the city of Hamilton. Here is a rundown of the key events from the match.
Major Highlights
- WICKET: Jamie Smith c Williamson b Foulkes 13 (England 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand win the coin toss and opt to field first
Game Summary
The Kiwis won the toss and decided to bowl first. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early dismissals put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Smith followed, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to stabilize the innings. The batsman played aggressively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, the English stood at 49-2. New Zealand maintained command during the initial phase of the match.
Teams
English Team: J. Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This match looks set to be a exciting contest as both teams battle for a win in the 2nd ODI.
