New Zealand versus the English – Second Men Cricketing ODI Fixture

Live Game Coverage

The 2nd ODI featuring the Kiwis and England has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Below is a rundown of the crucial events from the match.

Key Events

• Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (England 29 for 2)
• Dismissal: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (the English 3-1)
• Coin Toss: NZ won the toss and decide to field first

Match Summary

The Kiwis won the coin toss and decided to bowl first. The English began their batting with J. Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.

Initial dismissals put England in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Smith followed, taken by the fielder off the bowler.

Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman played positively, striking boundaries and keeping the runs moving.

At the end of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept command throughout the initial stages of the game.

Line-ups

England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer

New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy

The match looks set to be a closely fought encounter as each sides compete for a win in the second ODI.