New Zealand against England – 2nd Men Cricketing One-Day International Game

Real-time Match Coverage

The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and England has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Below is a overview of the major moments from the encounter.

Important Events

  • Dismissal: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (the English 29-2)
  • Dismissal: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (England 3 for 1)
  • Coin Toss: New Zealand win the coin toss and decide to field first

Match Summary

The Kiwis won the coin toss and elected to field first. England began their innings with J. Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.

Initial wickets left England under pressure. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.

Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the innings. The batsman played aggressively, hitting fours and keeping the runs moving.

At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, the English stood at 49-2. The Kiwis kept control during the initial stages of the game.

Teams

England: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer

NZ Team: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy

The match looks set to be a closely fought contest as both sides compete for victory in the 2nd ODI.

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