New Zealand versus the English – Second Men’s Cricket ODI Match
Real-time Match Coverage
The second ODI featuring the Kiwis and the English side is underway in the city of Hamilton. Below is a overview of the major moments from the encounter.
Major Moments
- WICKET: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (the English 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the coin toss and choose to field first
Match Summary
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and chose to field initially. The English began their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early wickets put the English side on the back foot. Ben Duckett fell quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, caught by Williamson off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to stabilize the innings. The batsman played positively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving.
By the end of the PowerPlay, England were at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept command throughout the early phase of the match.
Line-ups
England: J. Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
The game promises to be a closely fought contest as each sides battle for victory in the second one-day international.
