NZ v the English – Second Men’s Cricket One-Day International Fixture
Live Match Commentary
The 2nd ODI featuring New Zealand and the English side is underway in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the key moments from the encounter.
Key Highlights
- WICKET: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29 for 2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
- Toss: NZ won the toss and opt to field first
Game Report
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and chose to field first. England started their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Early dismissals left England in a tough spot. Duckett was dismissed quickly, taken by Latham off the bowler. Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to consolidate the innings. The batsman played aggressively, striking fours and keeping the scoreboard moving.
By the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England were at 49-2. New Zealand maintained command during the early phase of the game.
Teams
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams compete for victory in the second one-day international.
