NZ versus the English – 2nd Men Cricketing One-Day International Fixture
Real-time Game Coverage
This second one-day international between New Zealand and the English side has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Below is a overview of the crucial developments from the match.
Important Moments
- WICKET: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy 1 (the English 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the coin toss and opt to field initially
Game Overview
New Zealand claimed the coin toss and decided to field first. England started their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Initial dismissals left the English side under pressure. Duckett fell early, caught by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to stabilize the innings. The batsman batted positively, hitting boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving.
By the conclusion of the first ten overs, England stood at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept control during the initial stages of the game.
Teams
England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
The match promises to be a exciting contest as both sides compete for a win in the 2nd one-day international.
