NZ v the English – Second Men’s Cricketing ODI Game
Live Game Commentary
The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and England is underway in Hamilton. Here is a rundown of the key moments from the encounter.
Key Highlights
- WICKET: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (England 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy 1 (the English 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: NZ won the coin toss and opt to field first
Game Report
The Kiwis won the toss and chose to bowl first. The English started their innings with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets left England in a tough spot. Duckett fell early, taken by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Smith was next to go, caught by Williamson off the bowler.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently stepped in to stabilize the batting effort. Root batted positively, striking fours and keeping the runs moving.
At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England were at 49-2. New Zealand kept command throughout the initial stages of the match.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This game looks set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams battle for victory in the 2nd ODI.
