1st Test Day-2 Highlights:
Australia remains in control despite facing an early setback in their second innings
Australia 383/10 & 13/2, New Zealand 179/10 At stumps of Day-2:
Australia asserted dominance in the opening Test in Wellington, backed by an exceptional all-round performance on day two.
Following Cameron Green’s impressive 174*, the bowlers capitalized, securing a substantial first innings lead despite 13 wickets tumbling.
Hazlewood’s partnership with Green frustrated the hosts, transforming Australia’s position from 176/6 to a formidable total.
Green’s stellar innings was supported by Matt Henry’s five-wicket haul, setting the stage for Australia’s pace attack to shine.
Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins, and Marsh wreaked havoc, reducing New Zealand to 29/5.
Blundell and Phillips offered resistance, but Lyon’s four-wicket haul wrapped up the innings, granting Australia a 204-run lead.
Despite opting not to enforce the follow-on, early strikes from Southee left Australia at 4-2.
Khawaja and Lyon navigated through the remaining day, maintaining Australia’s advantage despite New Zealand’s attempts to mount a comeback.
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