NZ versus England – Second Men’s Cricket ODI Fixture
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The second one-day international between New Zealand and England is underway in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a rundown of the crucial moments from the match.
Major Events
- WICKET: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (England 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand win the coin toss and opt to bowl initially
Match Overview
The Kiwis claimed the toss and decided to bowl initially. England started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Early dismissals put the English side on the back foot. Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, taken by Williamson off Foulkes.
Root and Bethell then stepped in to consolidate the innings. Root batted positively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, England were at 49-2. The Kiwis kept command throughout the initial stages of the game.
Line-ups
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
This match looks set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams battle for a win in the second ODI.
