New Zealand v England – Second Men’s Cricket ODI Game
Real-time Game Updates
The second ODI between the Kiwis and England is underway in Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the major moments from the match.
Key Highlights
- WICKET: J. Smith c Williamson b Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ win the toss and decide to bowl first
Match Overview
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and chose to field first. The English started their batting with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to stabilize the innings. The batsman batted positively, striking fours and maintaining the runs moving.
By the end of the PowerPlay, England were at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept command throughout the initial stages of the match.
Line-ups
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
The match promises to be a exciting encounter as each teams compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.
