New Zealand v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Fixture
Live Game Commentary
The second one-day international between the Kiwis and the English side is underway in the city of Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the crucial developments from the contest.
Key Events
- WICKET: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand won the toss and choose to bowl initially
Match Report
The Kiwis won the coin toss and decided to field first. England started their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Initial wickets put England on the back foot. Ben Duckett fell quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, caught by Williamson off the bowler.
Joe Root and Bethell then stepped in to consolidate the innings. Root batted positively, hitting fours and keeping the runs ticking.
At the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept control throughout the initial stages of the game.
Teams
England: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This game promises to be a exciting encounter as each sides battle for a win in the 2nd ODI.
