NZ v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing ODI Match
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This 2nd ODI featuring New Zealand and England is in progress in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a rundown of the key developments from the encounter.
Important Highlights
- Dismissal: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
- Dismissal: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ won the toss and choose to bowl initially
Match Summary
The Kiwis won the coin toss and decided to field first. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals put the English side under pressure. Duckett was dismissed early, taken by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Bethell then came to the crease to stabilize the batting effort. Root played aggressively, striking fours and keeping the runs moving.
At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained command during the initial stages of the match.
Squads
English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The game looks set to be a closely fought contest as both sides compete for victory in the second ODI.
