NZ versus England – Second Men Cricket One-Day International Match
Real-time Game Updates
This 2nd ODI between the Kiwis and the English side is in progress in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the crucial events from the match.
Important Events
- Dismissal: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ won the coin toss and opt to field initially
Game Overview
The Kiwis claimed the toss and chose to bowl initially. England started their batting with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals put England on the back foot. Duckett fell early, taken by Latham off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, taken by Williamson off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to consolidate the innings. The batsman played positively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
At the end of the first ten overs, the English were at 49 for 2. The Kiwis maintained control throughout the initial phase of the game.
Squads
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This game looks set to be a exciting contest as both teams compete for victory in the second ODI.
