New Zealand versus the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Game
Real-time Game Commentary
This second ODI featuring New Zealand and England has commenced in Hamilton. Below is a rundown of the key moments from the encounter.
Key Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith c Williamson b Foulkes 13 (England 29-2)
- Dismissal: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the coin toss and opt to bowl first
Game Summary
The Kiwis claimed the toss and chose to bowl first. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, taken by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Jamie Smith was next to go, caught by Williamson off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman batted positively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs ticking.
By the end of the first ten overs, the English were at 49-2. The Kiwis kept control throughout the early phase of the game.
Squads
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This game promises to be a thrilling contest as each sides compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.
