2nd Test
Day-4 Highlights:
Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh as well as Pat Cummins has helped Australian team to secure the chase of 279 runs.
New Zealand scored 162 (1st Innings) & 372 (2nd Innings), where as Australia scored 256 (1st Innings) & 281/7 (2nd Innings).
So, finally Australia won by 3 wickets
Alex Carey remained unbeaten on 98 and partnered with Mitchell Marsh (80) in a remarkable 140-run stand, the highest sixth-wicket partnership in a fourth-innings against New Zealand.
Their efforts propelled Australia to chase down 279 runs, securing a 2-0 series sweep and continuing their dominance over their Tasman neighbors.
Australia’s formidable record against New Zealand now stands at just 1 win for the Black Caps in the last 31 years.
Facing a daunting challenge on the final day of the series, Australia found themselves at 34/4 and needing 202 runs for victory.
Despite a rain delay, Mitchell Marsh emerged as a beacon of hope, benefiting from a dropped catch early in the day.
Alex Carey, under pressure to retain his spot in the team, displayed resilience and skillful batting.
The duo maintained a brisk scoring rate throughout the chase, with Australia’s scoring rate exceeding 4 runs per over.
Carey survived a close LBW call and a caught-behind appeal, showcasing his determination.
Marsh and Carey’s partnership remained untroubled, frustrating New Zealand’s bowling attack.
The second session saw a flurry of runs, with Marsh and Carey dominating the bowling.
However, New Zealand’s debutant speedster, Ben Sears, broke the partnership by dismissing Marsh and Mitchell Starc in quick succession.
Despite the late wickets, Pat Cummins, Australia’s No.9 batsman, demonstrated his composure and experience.
With only two runs needed for victory, Carey fell just short of a century, but Cummins sealed the win with a boundary, sealing an outstanding chase for Australia.
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