NZ against England – 2nd Men’s Cricket One-Day International Game
Real-time Match Updates
The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and England is underway in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a rundown of the crucial moments from the contest.
Key Highlights
- Dismissal: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (the English 3-1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the toss and opt to field first
Game Report
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and chose to bowl first. The English began their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Early wickets put England under pressure. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Smith was next to go, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to consolidate the innings. Root batted positively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, England were at 49-2. New Zealand maintained control throughout the initial phase of the match.
Line-ups
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
The game looks set to be a exciting encounter as each sides battle for a win in the 2nd ODI.
