The second ODI of England vs New Zealand at Seddon park in Hamilton, Turned out to be one sided affair as the Black Caps outclassed the visitors in all departments to seal a comfortable win and take a 2–0 lead in the three-match series. England’s batting struggled badly, while New Zealand’s composed chase highlighted their superior control under home conditions.
Newzealand won the toss opted to bowl first, England innings began with shaky notes, Ben Duckett fall on 1 struggled continue in this series and Jaime Smith departed on 13 runs leaving the team 29/2 in six overs while Joe Root found rhythm but managed only 25 and Jacob Bethell added only 18 runs however skipper Harry Brook tried some resistance added 34 valuable runs meanwhile Sam Curran and Jaime overtone provide some resistance with 38 runs partnership, Curran fell on 17 and overtone who counterattacked with an entertaining 42 off 28 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and two sixes. His quick runs pushed England past 170, but they were eventually bowled out for 175 in 35.2 overs.
For New Zealand, Blair Tickner was the star with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 34 runs in 8 overs, while Nathan Smith (2/27) while Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Santner and Micheal Bracewell bagged 1 wicket each.
Chasing 176, New zealand innings began with shaky start when Will young goes without scoring, jofra Archer gave perfect Start for England , while Ken Williamson look good but only managed 21 off 39 balls , Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell put on strong position with 63 runs stand, Ravindra played quick Knock 54 off 58 balls while Tom Latham added 2 and Michael Bracewell managed only 5 ,Meanwhile Daryl Mitchell Played unbeaten 56 off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two sixes, Mitchell Santner played a quickfire knock of 34 off 17 featuring two fours and three sixes ensure 5 wickets victory over England take unassailable lead 2-0 in three matches ODI series.
However Jofra Archer pick of the bowler took 3/23 in 10 overs while Jaime overtone and Adil Rashid bag one wicket each.
Match summary
Toss: New Zealand won the toss and Opted to bowl first
England innings: 175/10 in 36 overs
Top performer: Jaime overtone 42 off 28 balls, Harry Brook 34 off 34 balls, Blair Tickner 4/34 in 8 overs
Newzealand innings: 177/5 in 33.1 overs
Top performer: Daryl Mitchell 56* off 59 balls, Rachin Ravindra 54 off 58 balls, Jofra Archer 3/23 in 10 overs .
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets take unassailable 2-0 lead.
Player of the match: Blair Tickner 4/34