NZ v England – Second Men Cricketing One-Day International Game
Live Game Commentary
This 2nd ODI between New Zealand and the English side has commenced in Hamilton. Here is a overview of the crucial moments from the match.
Key Moments
- Fall of Wicket: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (England 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (the English 3-1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the toss and opt to bowl initially
Game Overview
The Kiwis won the coin toss and chose to bowl initially. England started their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Initial dismissals put England on the back foot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Smith followed, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently stepped in to rebuild the batting effort. Root batted positively, striking boundaries and maintaining the scoreboard ticking.
By the end of the PowerPlay, the English were at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained control during the initial phase of the match.
Teams
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match looks set to be a thrilling encounter as each sides compete for a win in the second ODI.