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This 2nd ODI featuring the Kiwis and the English side is underway in Hamilton. Below you'll find a overview of the crucial moments from the encounter.
The Kiwis claimed the toss and decided to bowl first. The English began their innings with J. Smith and Ben Duckett opening.
Initial dismissals put the English side on the back foot. Duckett was dismissed quickly, caught by the wicketkeeper off Duffy. Smith was next to go, caught by the fielder off the bowler.
Joe Root and Jacob Bethell then stepped in to rebuild the innings. The batsman played aggressively, hitting fours and maintaining the runs moving.
By the conclusion of the PowerPlay, England were at 49-2. The Kiwis maintained control throughout the initial stages of the game.
English Team: Jamie Smith, B. Duckett, Joe Root, J. Bethell, Harry Brook (c), J. Buttler (wk), S. Curran, J. Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, K. Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), N. Smith, Zakary Foulkes, Blair Tickner, J. Duffy
This game promises to be a thrilling contest as each sides compete for victory in the second ODI.
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