New Zealand against the English – Second Men Cricketing ODI Game
Live Match Updates
The 2nd one-day international between New Zealand and the English side is underway in the city of Hamilton. Below you'll find a summary of the crucial moments from the match.
Key Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith c Williamson b Foulkes 13 (the English 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy 1 (the English 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: NZ won the toss and choose to bowl initially
Game Overview
New Zealand claimed the toss and decided to bowl initially. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, caught by Williamson off the bowler.
Joe Root and Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the batting effort. Root batted aggressively, striking boundaries and keeping the runs ticking.
By the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept control during the early phase of the game.
Line-ups
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This match promises to be a exciting encounter as each sides battle for victory in the second ODI.
