NZ against the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing One-Day International Game
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This 2nd one-day international featuring New Zealand and England is in progress in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the crucial events from the encounter.
Key Highlights
- Dismissal: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy 1 (the English 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand win the coin toss and opt to bowl initially
Game Summary
The Kiwis won the coin toss and chose to bowl initially. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals left the English side on the back foot. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, taken by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to consolidate the innings. The batsman batted positively, hitting fours and keeping the runs moving.
By the conclusion of the PowerPlay, the English were at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained command throughout the early phase of the game.
Teams
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
The match looks set to be a closely fought encounter as each teams battle for a win in the second ODI.