New Zealand versus the English – Second Men Cricketing ODI Fixture
Live Game Coverage
This 2nd ODI between the Kiwis and England is underway in Hamilton. Here is a overview of the key events from the encounter.
Important Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
- Toss: NZ won the coin toss and opt to field initially
Game Overview
New Zealand won the coin toss and elected to bowl initially. England started their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Early wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, caught by the fielder off the bowler.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to consolidate the batting effort. Root played positively, hitting fours and maintaining the runs moving.
At the end of the first ten overs, England stood at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept command during the initial phase of the game.
Line-ups
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (c), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The game promises to be a exciting contest as both teams battle for a win in the 2nd one-day international.
