NZ versus England – 2nd Men’s Cricketing ODI Game
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This second one-day international between the Kiwis and England is in progress in Hamilton. Here you'll find a rundown of the major events from the match.
Important Moments
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: NZ win the toss and decide to field first
Match Overview
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and decided to bowl first. England began their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals put the English side in a tough spot. Duckett fell quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell then stepped in to consolidate the batting effort. Root played positively, striking fours and maintaining the runs moving.
At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept command during the early stages of the match.
Line-ups
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match promises to be a thrilling contest as each teams compete for victory in the second one-day international.
