Live Game Coverage
The second ODI between the Kiwis and England is underway in the city of Hamilton. Below you'll find a rundown of the key events from the encounter.
Major Events
- Dismissal: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (England 29 for 2)
- Fall of Wicket: Ben Duckett taken by Latham from Duffy 1 (England 3 for 1)
- Coin Toss: NZ win the coin toss and choose to field initially
Match Overview
The Kiwis claimed the toss and elected to bowl initially. The English started their innings with Jamie Smith and B. Duckett at the crease.
Early dismissals left England in a tough spot. Ben Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Jamie Smith followed, taken by Williamson off Foulkes.
Root and Bethell then came to the crease to stabilize the innings. Root played positively, striking fours and maintaining the scoreboard moving.
At the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England stood at 49-2. New Zealand kept command throughout the early phase of the game.
Squads
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), S. Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer
New Zealand: W. Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, M. Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, B. Tickner, J. Duffy
This match promises to be a thrilling contest as each sides compete for a win in the 2nd ODI.
