NZ v the English – 2nd Men Cricket One-Day International Fixture

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This second one-day international between the Kiwis and the English side is underway in Hamilton. Here you'll find a summary of the key events from the contest.

Important Events

  • Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29 for 2)
  • Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (the English 3 for 1)
  • Coin Toss: NZ win the toss and decide to bowl initially

Game Summary

New Zealand won the coin toss and elected to field initially. The English started their innings with J. Smith and B. Duckett opening.

Initial dismissals left the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed early, taken by Latham off the bowler. Smith followed, taken by Williamson off Foulkes.

Root and Bethell subsequently stepped in to consolidate the innings. Root batted aggressively, striking boundaries and maintaining the scoreboard ticking.

By the end of the first ten overs, England were at 49-2. New Zealand kept command during the initial stages of the match.

Squads

England: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (c), J. Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer

NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy

This match promises to be a closely fought contest as both sides battle for a win in the 2nd one-day international.

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