New Zealand against the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Game
Live Match Coverage
This second one-day international featuring the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in Hamilton. Below is a rundown of the major moments from the match.
Important Events
- WICKET: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: Ben Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the toss and choose to bowl initially
Game Overview
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and chose to field first. England started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets left the English side in a tough spot. Duckett was dismissed early, taken by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, caught by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to rebuild the innings. The batsman batted aggressively, hitting fours and maintaining the scoreboard moving.
By the conclusion of the PowerPlay, the English were at 49-2. The Kiwis kept command throughout the initial stages of the game.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
The game promises to be a exciting encounter as both sides battle for a win in the 2nd ODI.
