New Zealand versus England – Second Men’s Cricket ODI Fixture

Live Game Commentary

This 2nd one-day international between New Zealand and England is in progress in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the key events from the encounter.

Major Moments

• Fall of Wicket: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
• Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy one (the English 3-1)
• Toss: New Zealand won the toss and decide to field initially

Match Overview

The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and decided to field first. The English began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.

Early dismissals left England in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, taken by Williamson off the bowler.

Root and Bethell subsequently stepped in to rebuild the batting effort. Root batted positively, striking boundaries and maintaining the runs ticking.

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

Teams

English Team: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer

NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy

The game looks set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams battle for victory in the 2nd one-day international.