NZ v the English – 2nd Men Cricketing ODI Game
Live Game Coverage
The 2nd one-day international between New Zealand and the English side is in progress in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the key moments from the contest.
Major Highlights
- WICKET: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ win the toss and decide to field first
Match Overview
The Kiwis won the coin toss and chose to field first. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Joe Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman played aggressively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs moving.
At the end of the first ten overs, England stood at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained control throughout the initial phase of the game.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This match looks set to be a closely fought contest as both teams battle for victory in the 2nd one-day international.
