Real-time Game Commentary
This 2nd one-day international between the Kiwis and the English side is in progress in Hamilton. Below is a summary of the key moments from the encounter.
Key Moments
- Dismissal: J. Smith caught by Williamson off Foulkes thirteen (the English 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: B. Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Toss: New Zealand won the coin toss and decide to bowl first
Match Report
The Kiwis claimed the coin toss and chose to field first. The English started their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett opening.
Early wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Ben Duckett fell early, taken by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, caught by Williamson off Foulkes.
Root and Bethell subsequently stepped in to stabilize the innings. Root played positively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving.
By the end of the first ten overs, England were at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept control during the initial phase of the game.
Squads
English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, J. Overton, B. Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
NZ Team: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wicketkeeper), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
The match promises to be a thrilling contest as each sides battle for a win in the 2nd one-day international.
