New Zealand against England – 2nd Men Cricket ODI Fixture
Live Match Coverage
This 2nd ODI featuring the Kiwis and England is underway in Hamilton. Below is a rundown of the major developments from the contest.
Major Moments
- Dismissal: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opt to bowl first
Game Overview
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and decided to bowl first. The English began their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets put England in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Smith followed, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Bethell subsequently stepped in to consolidate the innings. The batsman batted positively, hitting fours and keeping the runs moving.
At the end of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49-2. The Kiwis kept control during the early phase of the match.
Line-ups
English Team: J. Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match promises to be a exciting encounter as each sides battle for a win in the second one-day international.
