New Zealand v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket One-Day International Match

Real-time Match Coverage

This second one-day international featuring the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in Hamilton. Below is a overview of the crucial events from the encounter.

Important Highlights

• Fall of Wicket: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
• WICKET: B. Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (the English 3-1)
• Coin Toss: NZ won the coin toss and opt to bowl first

Game Overview

New Zealand claimed the toss and elected to field first. England started their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.

Early dismissals left England under pressure. Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off the bowler.

Joe Root and Bethell then came to the crease to consolidate the innings. Root played aggressively, striking fours and maintaining the scoreboard moving.

At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept control throughout the initial phase of the match.

Line-ups

England: J. Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer

NZ Team: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy

This match looks set to be a closely fought encounter as both sides compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.