New Zealand versus the English – Second Men Cricket One-Day International Match
Real-time Game Updates
This second one-day international featuring New Zealand and the English side has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the crucial developments from the encounter.
Important Highlights
- Dismissal: J. Smith c Williamson b Foulkes 13 (England 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ won the toss and decide to bowl first
Match Overview
The Kiwis won the toss and elected to field first. The English started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals left the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell early, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell subsequently stepped in to stabilize the innings. The batsman batted positively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs moving.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English were at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained control during the early phase of the game.
Line-ups
English Team: J. Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This game looks set to be a exciting contest as each teams compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.
