NZ versus the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket One-Day International Fixture
Real-time Match Coverage
The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and England is underway in Hamilton. Here is a summary of the crucial developments from the contest.
Major Events
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opt to bowl first
Game Summary
New Zealand claimed the toss and elected to field first. The English began their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets left the English side under pressure. Duckett was dismissed quickly, taken by Latham off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman played aggressively, striking fours and maintaining the runs ticking.
At the end of the first ten overs, the English were at 49-2. New Zealand maintained command during the early stages of the match.
Line-ups
England: J. Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
This match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams battle for a win in the second ODI.
