NZ v England – 2nd Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Match
Real-time Game Commentary
This second ODI between New Zealand and England has commenced in Hamilton. Below is a summary of the crucial events from the match.
Important Events
- Dismissal: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the coin toss and choose to field first
Match Summary
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and chose to field initially. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early wickets left England in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell early, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, caught by Williamson off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell then stepped in to consolidate the innings. The batsman batted aggressively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
At the conclusion of the first ten overs, England were at 49-2. New Zealand maintained control during the early phase of the game.
Line-ups
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The game promises to be a closely fought contest as both sides compete for a win in the 2nd one-day international.
