🔗 Share this article NZ v the English – 2nd Men’s Cricketing ODI Match Real-time Game Commentary The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and England has commenced in Hamilton. Below is a summary of the major developments from the encounter. Important Events Fall of Wicket: Jamie Smith taken by Williamson from Foulkes 13 (England 29 for 2) Dismissal: B. Duckett caught by Latham off Duffy one (the English 3-1) Toss: NZ won the coin toss and opt to bowl first Match Report New Zealand won the coin toss and chose to bowl initially. The English began their innings with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett opening. Initial wickets put the English side in a tough spot. Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by Latham off the bowler. Jamie Smith followed, taken by the fielder off Foulkes. Root and Bethell subsequently came to the crease to consolidate the batting effort. The batsman played positively, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking. At the end of the first ten overs, England were at 49 for 2. New Zealand kept command throughout the early stages of the match. Squads English Team: J. Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, H. Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, B. Carse, A. Rashid, J. Archer New Zealand: Will Young, R. Ravindra, K. Williamson, D. Mitchell, T. Latham (wk), M. Bracewell, M. Santner (captain), N. Smith, Z. Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy The game looks set to be a thrilling encounter as each sides battle for victory in the second one-day international.