NZ v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Match
Real-time Game Commentary
This second one-day international featuring the Kiwis and England is in progress in the city of Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the crucial moments from the contest.
Important Moments
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith c Williamson b Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (the English 3-1)
- Toss: NZ win the toss and opt to bowl first
Game Summary
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and chose to field initially. England began their innings with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial dismissals left the English side in a tough spot. Duckett was dismissed quickly, taken by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, caught by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman played aggressively, hitting boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
At the end of the first ten overs, England were at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept control throughout the initial stages of the game.
Squads
English Team: J. Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match looks set to be a closely fought contest as both teams compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.
