New Zealand against the English – Second Men Cricketing One-Day International Fixture
Real-time Game Coverage
This 2nd one-day international between the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Below is a overview of the key events from the match.
Important Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the coin toss and opt to field first
Game Summary
New Zealand won the coin toss and elected to bowl initially. England started their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Initial dismissals left the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off the bowler.
Joe Root and Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the batting effort. Root played positively, hitting fours and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
At the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English were at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept command during the initial phase of the match.
Teams
English Team: J. Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will 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 promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams battle for a win in the second one-day international.
