Australia is in the box seat for the second Test against New Zealand thanks to a Josh Hazlewood blitz.
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STUMPS: Australia is trailing New Zealand’s 162 by 124-4.
That concludes Day One of the second test. and perhaps even on days four and five.
Things moved quite rapidly after New Zealand strolled to a 47-0 lead after a calm and steady start. After lunch, Josh Hazlewood (5-31) unleashed a devastating attack, taking out four of the top five Black Caps, sending the host team into a tailspin at eight down for 107. A first innings 162 was a terrible effort on a good surface, but some late swashbuckling from Tim Southee and Matt Henry added a helpful 55 to rescue New Zealand’s blushes.
But Tim Southee’s team rallied once again. Matt Henry led the way with astute, accurate bowling. He claimed the crucial wickets of Green (25), Head (21), and Khawaja (16), while Ben Sears, making his debut, got things going by getting Steve Smith out for 11. It departed from Australia.
But Tim Southee’s team rallied once again. Matt Henry led the way with astute, accurate bowling. He claimed the crucial wickets of Green (25), Head (21), and Khawaja (16), while Ben Sears, making his debut, got things going by getting Steve Smith out for 11. Australia was left reeling at 124-4, but they had just 39 runs remaining to score tomorrow to take the lead. Nathan Lyon (one not out) and Marnus Labuschagne (45 not out) are set to accomplish that tomorrow.
Stay tuned for our coverage tomorrow, where Rob Smyth and Martin Pegan will walk you through the action, and stay tuned for the match report, which will be posted shortly. Out of here!
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