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New Zealand vs England highlights, 1st ODI: New Zealand beat England by 4 wickets
England welcome back Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Jamie Smith, who missed the three-match T20 series against New Zealand that was heavily affected by rain. Jofra Archer was available for selection but has been rested. Allrounder Sam Curran and fast bowler Luke Wood also have opportunities to impress ahead of the Ashes.
For New Zealand, Kane Williamson returns after a seven-month break, having last played in an ODI against India in Dubai in March. Opener Will Young, Tom Latham, and Nathan Smith also rejoin the side after missing the T20 series.
New Zealand captain Mitch Santner admitted he was undecided after winning the toss, noting that while the Bay Oval pitch has some grass, it also appears conducive to batting. England captain Harry Brook said he would have chosen to bat if he had won the toss. A strong wind blowing across the ground is expected to influence play.
The first Ashes Test is scheduled in Perth from November 21 to 25.
Lineups:
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Zak Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
Zakary Foulkes to Ben Duckett, Begins with a fuller delivery on middle and leg, Ben Duckett flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
Zakary Foulkes to bowl from the other end.
- Joe Root 1 (3)
- Ben Duckett 1 (2)
Matt Henry to Joe Root, BEATEN! A solid first over from Matt Henry! On a nagging length and outside off, holds its line. Joe Root looks to defend but misses on the outside edge.
Matt Henry to Joe Root, A good length delivery, with a bit of shape on middle, Joe Root punches it back to the bowler.
Matt Henry to Ben Duckett, Very full and swinging on middle, Ben Duckett flicks it to square leg where the fielder half-stops and allows a single.
Matt Henry to Ben Duckett, Angles across a fuller delivery, just outside off. Ben Duckett leans to defend but is beaten.
Matt Henry to Joe Root, Shapes in a good length ball on middle and leg. Joe Root nudges it to fine leg for a single. England are underway.
Joe Root walks to the middle.
Matt Henry to Jamie Smith, OUT! BOWLED! Oh, what a beauty from Matt Henry to kick start the proceedings. Touch fuller and angling in, it lands and swings back in. Jamie Smith plays the wrong line, tries to defend up front with a big gap open but misses and it goes through and hits the stumps.
All set for action. The players are out for the national anthems. It will be England's first and then followed by that of New Zealand's. All done. Time for the action to unfold. Jamie Smith amd Ben Duckett to open for England. Matt Henry to bowl first...
England (Playing XI) - Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler(WK), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.
TOSS - New Zealand have won the toss and will BOWL!
Hello everyone to the first ODI between England and New Zealand. After a rain curtailed T20I series, both teams are set to play three match ODI series. England, led by Harry Brook, is looking to continue their winning momentum after clinching the T20 series 1-0. New Zealand, under Mitchell Santner's leadership, has been in excellent ODI form recently, whitewashing Pakistan 3-0 and reaching the Champions Trophy final. Kane Williamson's return to the team adds experience and stability to their batting lineup. The Bay Oval pitch is expected to be batting-friendly, with some early seam movement and spin assistance. New ball could be key for both teams. How will the match pan out? Stay tuned to find more updates.
...MATCH DAY...
England welcomed back Joe Root, Ben Duckett, and Jamie Smith, all of whom missed the recent three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand that was heavily affected by rain. Jofra Archer was available for selection but has been rested. Allrounder Sam Curran and fast bowler Luke Wood will also be looking to make a case for Ashes inclusion.
Kane Williamson returns to the New Zealand side after a seven-month absence, having last played an ODI against India in Dubai in March. Opener Will Young, Tom Latham, and Nathan Smith are also back after missing the T20 series.
New Zealand captain Mitch Santner admitted he was unsure about his approach after winning the toss. “While there is some grass on the pitch at Bay Oval, it also looks like it will be good for batting,” he said. England skipper Harry Brook added that he would have batted had he won the toss. A strong wind sweeping across Bay Oval is expected to influence conditions during the match.
The first Ashes Test is scheduled to be played in Perth from November 21 to 25.
Lineups:
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Zak Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry.
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.
Match Statistics
Venue
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
