NZ versus the English – Second Men’s Cricket One-Day International Game
Real-time Match Commentary
This 2nd ODI featuring the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Below is a rundown of the key events from the contest.
Important Moments
- Dismissal: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ win the coin toss and choose to bowl initially
Match Overview
New Zealand won the coin toss and chose to bowl initially. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals put England under pressure. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, caught by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the innings. Root played aggressively, hitting fours and maintaining the scoreboard moving.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, England were at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept command during the early stages of the game.
Squads
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This game promises to be a thrilling encounter as each teams compete for victory in the second ODI.
