NZ against England – 2nd Men Cricketing One-Day International Game
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This 2nd ODI featuring New Zealand and the English side has commenced in Hamilton. Here you'll find a overview of the key events from the encounter.
Key Moments
- Fall of Wicket: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29-2)
- WICKET: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (the English 3-1)
- Coin Toss: New Zealand won the toss and decide to field initially
Match Report
New Zealand won the toss and chose to field initially. England started their batting with J. Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early wickets left the English side under pressure. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, caught by Latham off Duffy. Smith was next to go, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Joe Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to consolidate the batting effort. Root played aggressively, hitting fours and maintaining the runs moving.
By the end of the first ten overs, the English were at 49 for 2. New Zealand maintained command during the initial stages of the match.
Teams
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, R. Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This game looks set to be a thrilling encounter as both teams compete for victory in the 2nd ODI.