NZ versus the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket One-Day International Game
Live Match Coverage
This 2nd one-day international between the Kiwis and the English side is underway in the city of Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the crucial moments from the contest.
Important Events
- WICKET: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29-2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (the English 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opt to bowl initially
Match Report
New Zealand claimed the toss and elected to bowl first. The English started their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Initial wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell early, caught by Latham off the bowler. Smith was next to go, taken by Williamson off Foulkes.
Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman batted aggressively, hitting boundaries and keeping the runs moving.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, England were at 49-2. New Zealand kept control during the early stages of the game.
Line-ups
England: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match looks set to be a thrilling encounter as each sides battle for victory in the 2nd one-day international.
