New Zealand are on the brink of a rare Test victory over Australia after the Black Caps set the visitors a 279-run target then ripped through their top order
New Zealand are closing in on a rare victory over Australia after picking up four quick wickets while defending a 279-run lead at Hagley Oval.New Zealand are closing in on a rare victory over Australia after picking up four quick wickets while defending a 279-run lead at Hagley Oval.New Zealand are in the box seat to claim a drought-busting Test win over their arch-rivals after Australia wilted on day three of the second Test.
Resuming at 134-2 and just 40 ahead, the Black Caps knew a strong second innings total would set them up for a first home Test win over Australia in 31 years. New Zealand’s final total of 372 was more than double their previous efforts with the bat through the two-Test series.Pat Cummins offered eight of the Aussie XI the chance to bowl, including Marnus Labuschagne who earned a bronx cheer when he offered up a rank short-pitched wide with his first ball.
Upping his scoring rate, the 24-year-old notched his half-century with a straight drive off Mitch Marsh. Kuggeleijn and Glenn Phillips added another half-century partnership, making Australia’s fourth-innings ask all the more difficult.Henry, picking up from a first innings haul of 7-67, was unplayable at times in a nine-over spell from the Botanical Gardens end, claiming both openers.
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