New Zealand against the English – 2nd Men Cricketing ODI Fixture
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This second one-day international between the Kiwis and the English side has commenced in the city of Hamilton. Here you'll find a rundown of the major events from the contest.
Major Highlights
- Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett c †Latham b Duffy one (the English 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand win the toss and decide to field first
Game Summary
New Zealand won the coin toss and chose to bowl first. England began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Early dismissals left the English side on the back foot. Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Smith followed, caught by the fielder off Foulkes.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell subsequently came to the crease to rebuild the batting effort. The batsman played positively, striking fours and maintaining the runs moving.
At the end of the PowerPlay, England were at 49-2. The Kiwis kept control during the early stages of the match.
Line-ups
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
This game promises to be a thrilling contest as both sides compete for a win in the 2nd one-day international.
