NZ versus England – 2nd Men Cricketing ODI Fixture
Real-time Match Updates
This second one-day international between the Kiwis and England is in progress in Hamilton. Below you'll find a summary of the crucial developments from the encounter.
Key Moments
- Fall of Wicket: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (England 29-2)
- Dismissal: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Toss: NZ won the coin toss and decide to bowl initially
Game Summary
The Kiwis won the toss and decided to field initially. The English started their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Initial dismissals put England under pressure. Duckett fell quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Smith followed, caught by Williamson off the bowler.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to consolidate the innings. The batsman played aggressively, hitting fours and keeping the scoreboard moving.
At the end of the first ten overs, England were at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept command during the early phase of the match.
Squads
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This game looks set to be a closely fought contest as both teams battle for a win in the second one-day international.
