NZ v the English – Second Men Cricketing ODI Fixture
Real-time Game Commentary
This 2nd ODI between the Kiwis and England has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Below is a summary of the major developments from the match.
Major Highlights
- WICKET: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (England 29-2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (the English 3 for 1)
- Toss: NZ won the coin toss and choose to field first
Game Summary
The Kiwis won the coin toss and decided to bowl first. The English began their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial dismissals left England in a tough spot. Duckett was dismissed early, taken by Latham off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to stabilize the innings. Root played aggressively, hitting fours and keeping the runs ticking.
At the end of the PowerPlay, the English stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained control during the initial stages of the game.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match looks set to be a closely fought encounter as each teams compete for victory in the second ODI.
