New Zealand v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricket ODI Game
Real-time Game Commentary
This 2nd ODI featuring the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a summary of the crucial events from the match.
Important Events
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
- Dismissal: Ben Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (the English 3-1)
- Toss: NZ win the toss and choose to field initially
Game Report
The Kiwis won the toss and chose to field initially. England began their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Initial dismissals put the English side under pressure. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, caught by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith was next to go, caught by Williamson off the bowler.
Root and Jacob Bethell then came to the crease to consolidate the innings. The batsman batted aggressively, striking boundaries and keeping the runs moving.
At the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English were at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained control throughout the early phase of the game.
Squads
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
The game promises to be a closely fought encounter as each sides compete for a win in the second ODI.
