NZ v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket One-Day International Fixture
Live Match Updates
This second one-day international featuring New Zealand and the English side is in progress in the city of Hamilton. Here is a rundown of the major moments from the encounter.
Key Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (the English 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (England 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: NZ won the coin toss and opt to bowl initially
Game Overview
The Kiwis claimed the toss and chose to bowl initially. The English started their batting with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Initial dismissals put the English side on the back foot. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, caught by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman played aggressively, hitting fours and maintaining the scoreboard ticking.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, England were at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept command throughout the initial phase of the game.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The game promises to be a exciting contest as each sides battle for victory in the 2nd one-day international.
