New Zealand against the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing ODI Game

Live Match Updates

This second ODI between New Zealand and England is underway in Hamilton. Here is a rundown of the major developments from the encounter.

Important Events

  • Dismissal: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
  • Dismissal: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
  • Coin Toss: New Zealand won the coin toss and decide to field initially

Match Report

The Kiwis won the coin toss and decided to bowl first. England started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.

Initial dismissals left England in a tough spot. Duckett was dismissed quickly, taken by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Jamie Smith was next to go, taken by Williamson off the bowler.

Root and Jacob Bethell then stepped in to consolidate the batting effort. The batsman played positively, striking fours and keeping the scoreboard moving.

At the conclusion of the first ten overs, the English were at 49-2. New Zealand kept control during the initial phase of the match.

Teams

England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wk), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer

NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy

The game looks set to be a closely fought encounter as both sides battle for a win in the second ODI.

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