NZ v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket ODI Match
Real-time Game Commentary
This second one-day international between New Zealand and the English side is underway in Hamilton. Here is a overview of the major developments from the contest.
Key Highlights
- Dismissal: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ won the toss and opt to field initially
Match Overview
The Kiwis claimed the toss and elected to bowl initially. England started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets put the English side on the back foot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell then stepped in to stabilize the batting effort. Root played positively, hitting boundaries and maintaining the scoreboard moving.
At the end of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49-2. New Zealand kept control during the initial stages of the game.
Squads
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
This game promises to be a thrilling contest as both sides compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.
