New Zealand against the English – Second Men Cricket One-Day International Game
Live Game Coverage
This 2nd one-day international between the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the major events from the encounter.
Key Highlights
- WICKET: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ won the toss and decide to bowl initially
Game Summary
The Kiwis claimed the toss and chose to bowl initially. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early wickets left the English side under pressure. Duckett fell quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Jamie Smith was next to go, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Bethell subsequently stepped in to stabilize the innings. Root batted positively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving.
By the conclusion of the PowerPlay, the English stood at 49-2. New Zealand kept control throughout the initial stages of the match.
Line-ups
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
The match looks set to be a thrilling encounter as both sides compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.