Home seamers Matt Henry and debutant Ben Sears reduced the visitors to 77-4
CHRISTCHURCH – New Zealand cleaned out the top four Australian batsmen on Sunday to leave the tourists on 77-4 and facing an uphill task in their chase of 279 to win the second Test in Christchurch.The hosts set a demanding target for an Australian side struggling for runs on a ground where the highest successful fourth innings is 285-8, set by New Zealand against Sri Lanka last year.
Matt Henry, rated by Lyon as the bowler of the series, had figures of 2-37 with debutant Ben Sears on 2-22. Australia still need 202 runs.With two days remaining and no rain forecast, a draw is out of the equation as New Zealand battle for their first win over Australia since 2011.With the pitch flattening out and not providing as much movement as it did over the first two days, New Zealand were well placed when they went to tea at 345-6 and were eyeing an imposing 300-plus target.
New Zealand resumed the day at 134-2 and quickly lost Latham, who added eight to his overnight 65 before he was caught behind off Pat Cummins. The ball was moving away and it was an out-of-character shot from Ravindra, who had displayed considerable patience until then in his 153-ball innings.
پاکستان تازہ ترین خبریں, پاکستان عنوانات
Similar News:آپ اس سے ملتی جلتی خبریں بھی پڑھ سکتے ہیں جو ہم نے دوسرے خبروں کے ذرائع سے جمع کی ہیں۔
New Zealand set Australia target of 279 to win second TestHosts New Zealand were 345-6 at tea to lead by 251 after being 94 runs in arrears on first innings
مزید پڑھ »
Girona reclaim second spot, Atletico suffers a shock defeatAtletico are now in danger of missing out on a top-four finish.
مزید پڑھ »
Gaza ceasefire talks show no sign of progress, no deal likely by RamazanIsrael and Hamas blamed each other for the lack of agreement after four days of talks
مزید پڑھ »
ITIA backs Novak Djokovoc on rumors of declining doping test ahead of Davis Cup matchFollowing reports that the 36-year-old Serbian player, Novak Djokovic, had declined to submit to a drug test prior to his Davis Cup
مزید پڑھ »
Tennis legend Nadal hints at Australian Open return: “Steps forward have been positive”Rafael Nadal is expected to return soon; he is said to be leaving for Australia after Christmas. Since January, the 22-time Grand Slam
مزید پڑھ »