NZ versus England – Second Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Game
Live Game Updates
This second one-day international between New Zealand and England is in progress in Hamilton. Below you'll find a rundown of the major developments from the encounter.
Major Events
- WICKET: J. Smith c Williamson b Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (the English 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand win the toss and decide to bowl first
Game Overview
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and decided to field initially. The English began their batting with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Initial wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell quickly, taken by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, taken by Williamson off the bowler.
Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to stabilize the batting effort. Root batted positively, hitting fours and keeping the runs moving.
At the conclusion of the first ten overs, England were at 49-2. New Zealand maintained command during the early stages of the game.
Line-ups
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match looks set to be a exciting contest as each sides battle for a win in the second ODI.
