NZ v England – Second Men Cricket ODI Fixture
Real-time Game Updates
The second ODI featuring the Kiwis and the English side is in progress in Hamilton. Below is a rundown of the major developments from the match.
Key Moments
- WICKET: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (England 29-2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the coin toss and decide to bowl first
Game Report
New Zealand claimed the toss and decided to field first. The English began their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Initial wickets put the English side on the back foot. Ben Duckett fell early, caught by Latham off Duffy. Smith followed, caught by Williamson off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the innings. The batsman played positively, hitting fours and maintaining the runs moving.
At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, the English were at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained command throughout the initial stages of the match.
Teams
England: J. Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match looks set to be a exciting encounter as each sides compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.