New Zealand v England – Second Men’s Cricket One-Day International Fixture
Live Game Coverage
The 2nd one-day international between the Kiwis and England has commenced in Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the crucial developments from the encounter.
Key Events
- WICKET: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the coin toss and choose to bowl first
Game Overview
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and chose to field initially. The English began their innings with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets put the English side on the back foot. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently stepped in to rebuild the innings. The batsman played positively, striking fours and maintaining the runs ticking.
At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained control during the early phase of the game.
Teams
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The game looks set to be a thrilling contest as both sides battle for a win in the second one-day international.
