New Zealand v the English – Second Men Cricket One-Day International Game
Real-time Game Commentary
This 2nd ODI between the Kiwis and England has commenced in Hamilton. Below is a rundown of the crucial developments from the match.
Important Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the toss and choose to bowl first
Game Overview
New Zealand claimed the toss and chose to bowl first. England began their innings with J. Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals put England under pressure. Duckett fell early, taken by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Smith followed, taken by Williamson off Foulkes.
Root and Jacob Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman played positively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs ticking.
By the end of the first ten overs, England were at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained control during the initial phase of the match.
Teams
England: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This match promises to be a closely fought contest as each teams battle for victory in the 2nd one-day international.
