NZ v England – Second Men’s Cricket One-Day International Game

Live Match Coverage

This second one-day international featuring New Zealand and England is in progress in Hamilton. Below is a rundown of the crucial events from the encounter.

Key Highlights

  • Dismissal: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
  • Dismissal: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (the English 3 for 1)
  • Coin Toss: New Zealand win the coin toss and choose to field initially

Game Report

The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and elected to bowl initially. England started their innings with J. Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.

Early dismissals put England in a tough spot. Duckett fell quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off the bowler.

Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. Root batted positively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking.

At the end of the PowerPlay, England were at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept control during the initial stages of the match.

Squads

English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer

New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy

This match looks set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams compete for victory in the second one-day international.

Cindy Shah
Cindy Shah

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