NZ against the English – Second Men Cricket One-Day International Match

Real-time Game Commentary

This second one-day international between the Kiwis and England is underway in Hamilton. Below is a overview of the major events from the encounter.

Important Highlights

Fall of Wicket: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes thirteen (England 29-2)
Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy 1 (the English 3 for 1)
Coin Toss: NZ win the coin toss and choose to field initially

Game Summary

The Kiwis won the toss and elected to field initially. England started their batting with J. Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.

Early dismissals left England under pressure. Duckett was dismissed quickly, taken by the wicketkeeper off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, caught by the fielder off the bowler.

Joe Root and Bethell then came to the crease to consolidate the innings. Root played positively, hitting boundaries and maintaining the scoreboard moving.

By the conclusion of the PowerPlay, the English stood at 49 for 2. The Kiwis kept control throughout the early stages of the match.

Teams

England: J. Smith, B. Duckett, J. Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (captain), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer

NZ Team: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Z. Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy