NZ v the English – 2nd Men Cricketing ODI Game

Live Match Coverage

This 2nd ODI between New Zealand and England is underway in Hamilton. Here is a summary of the key events from the match.

Key Highlights

• Fall of Wicket: Jamie Smith c Williamson b Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
• Dismissal: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
• Toss: New Zealand win the toss and decide to bowl initially

Game Report

The Kiwis claimed the toss and decided to field initially. The English began their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.

Initial dismissals put the English side under pressure. Duckett was dismissed quickly, taken by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Smith was next to go, caught by Williamson off the bowler.

Joe Root and Jacob Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the innings. The batsman played positively, striking fours and maintaining the scoreboard ticking.

At the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English stood at 49 for 2. The Kiwis maintained command throughout the initial stages of the game.

Squads

England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer

NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy

This game looks set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams compete for victory in the 2nd one-day international.