New Zealand v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket ODI Game

Real-time Match Updates

This 2nd one-day international between New Zealand and England has commenced in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the major developments from the contest.

Major Moments

  • WICKET: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
  • Dismissal: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (England 3 for 1)
  • Toss: New Zealand win the toss and decide to field first

Match Summary

The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and decided to bowl initially. The English began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.

Initial dismissals left the English side on the back foot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, taken by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Smith was next to go, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.

Root and Bethell then came to the crease to consolidate the innings. Root batted positively, hitting boundaries and keeping the runs ticking.

By the end of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained control during the early phase of the game.

Squads

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

New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy

This game promises to be a closely fought encounter as both teams compete for victory in the second one-day international.

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