Live Match Commentary
This second ODI featuring the Kiwis and England is in progress in Hamilton. Here is a overview of the crucial moments from the contest.
Important Events
- Dismissal: J. Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (the English 29-2)
- WICKET: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy 1 (the English 3 for 1)
- Toss: NZ won the toss and choose to field first
Game Summary
The Kiwis won the toss and chose to field initially. The English began their batting with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Initial dismissals left England under pressure. Ben Duckett fell quickly, caught by Latham off Duffy. Smith followed, taken by the fielder off the bowler.
Root and Bethell then came to the crease to rebuild the innings. Root played aggressively, hitting fours and maintaining the scoreboard moving.
At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained control throughout the early stages of the match.
Squads
English Team: J. Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
NZ Team: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, D. Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, Jacob Duffy
This match looks set to be a closely fought encounter as each sides compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.
