NZ versus the English – Second Men’s Cricket ODI Match
Real-time Match Commentary
This second ODI between the Kiwis and England is underway in the city of Hamilton. Below is a overview of the major developments from the encounter.
Major Moments
- Dismissal: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (the English 3-1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the coin toss and opt to field first
Game Summary
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl first. The English started their batting with J. Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals left the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, taken by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Smith followed, taken by Williamson off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to stabilize the batting effort. Root batted positively, hitting fours and maintaining the scoreboard moving.
At the end of the PowerPlay, England were at 49-2. The Kiwis kept control during the initial stages of the game.
Squads
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams compete for a win in the second ODI.
