NZ against the English – 2nd Men Cricketing ODI Match
Real-time Match Coverage
The second one-day international featuring the Kiwis and England is underway in Hamilton. Here is a summary of the crucial moments from the match.
Key Highlights
- Dismissal: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (the English 29-2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (the English 3-1)
- Coin Toss: NZ win the toss and decide to field initially
Game Overview
The Kiwis won the toss and elected to bowl initially. The English started their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Initial wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Smith followed, caught by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently stepped in to consolidate the batting effort. The batsman batted positively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs moving.
At the end of the first ten overs, the English were at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept command throughout the initial stages of the match.
Teams
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
This game promises to be a exciting contest as both teams compete for a win in the second ODI.
