NZ v England – 2nd Men Cricketing One-Day International Game
Real-time Match Updates
The 2nd ODI between the Kiwis and the English side is underway in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the crucial moments from the match.
Key Events
- Dismissal: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (England 29 for 2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (the English 3-1)
- Toss: NZ win the coin toss and opt to bowl first
Game Report
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and chose to bowl first. England began their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Early dismissals put England on the back foot. Ben Duckett fell quickly, taken by Latham off the bowler. Smith followed, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to stabilize the batting effort. The batsman batted aggressively, hitting boundaries and maintaining the runs moving.
By the end of the PowerPlay, England were at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept control during the early stages of the game.
Line-ups
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
This game looks set to be a exciting contest as both sides compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.
