NZ versus England – 2nd Men Cricketing One-Day International Match
Real-time Game Coverage
This second ODI between New Zealand and England is underway in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the key developments from the encounter.
Important Events
- Dismissal: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29-2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ win the toss and decide to bowl initially
Match Report
New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl initially. The English started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Initial dismissals put England in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell quickly, taken by Latham off Duffy. Smith followed, taken by Williamson off the bowler.
Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to consolidate the innings. Root batted positively, hitting boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
At the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained control throughout the early stages of the match.
Teams
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This match looks set to be a closely fought contest as each teams battle for a win in the second ODI.
