NZ v England – Second Men’s Cricket ODI Game
Real-time Game Commentary
This second ODI featuring New Zealand and the English side has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Below is a overview of the major moments from the match.
Important Moments
- WICKET: Jamie Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (the English 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: NZ win the coin toss and opt to field first
Game Report
The Kiwis won the coin toss and chose to field first. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Early wickets left the English side on the back foot. Duckett fell early, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the innings. The batsman batted positively, hitting fours and keeping the runs ticking.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained command throughout the early stages of the game.
Line-ups
English Team: J. Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This match promises to be a thrilling contest as both sides battle for a win in the 2nd ODI.