NZ versus the English – Second Men Cricket One-Day International Game
Real-time Game Coverage
The second ODI between the Kiwis and England is in progress in Hamilton. Below you'll find a summary of the key developments from the encounter.
Key Events
- Dismissal: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29-2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: NZ won the coin toss and decide to field first
Game Summary
The Kiwis won the coin toss and chose to bowl initially. The English started their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Early wickets left the English side under pressure. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, taken by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Smith followed, caught by Williamson off Foulkes.
Root and Jacob Bethell then stepped in to stabilize the batting effort. Root played positively, striking boundaries and keeping the runs moving.
By the end of the PowerPlay, the English were at 49 for 2. The Kiwis maintained control throughout the early stages of the game.
Teams
English Team: J. Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This game looks set to be a exciting contest as both teams compete for victory in the 2nd ODI.
