NZ versus England – Second Men’s Cricket One-Day International Match
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The second one-day international featuring the Kiwis and the English side is in progress in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the key moments from the encounter.
Important Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes 13 (England 29-2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (England 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opt to field first
Game Summary
The Kiwis claimed the toss and elected to bowl initially. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Initial dismissals left England in a tough spot. Duckett fell early, taken by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, taken by the fielder off Foulkes.
Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. Root played positively, striking fours and maintaining the runs ticking.
At the end of the PowerPlay, the English were at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept command during the initial stages of the game.
Line-ups
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This game promises to be a exciting encounter as each sides compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.
