NZ v England – Second Men Cricketing ODI Game

Real-time Match Coverage

The 2nd ODI featuring the Kiwis and the English side is in progress in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a summary of the key developments from the encounter.

Major Highlights

• WICKET: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
• Dismissal: B. Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (England 3 for 1)
• Coin Toss: New Zealand win the toss and choose to field first

Game Report

New Zealand claimed the coin toss and chose to bowl first. The English started their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.

Initial wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Duckett fell quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Jamie Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.

Root and Bethell then stepped in to consolidate the innings. The batsman batted positively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs moving.

At the end of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49-2. New Zealand kept control throughout the initial stages of the game.

Teams

England: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer

NZ Team: W. Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy

This match looks set to be a exciting contest as each teams compete for victory in the 2nd ODI.