LIVE updates on the intense battle between Australia and New Zealand in the second Test! Can Australia recover from a nightmare top-order collapse? Find out more here!
Australia found themselves in a tough spot on day three of the second Test against New Zealand. The Aussies faced a daunting target of 202 runs after New Zealand's brilliant burst of wickets. Despite a shaky start, Travis Head and Mitch Marsh put up a valiant fight in the face of the Kiwi bowling attack.
As the day progressed, Australia's top order collapsed in nightmare scenes, with New Zealand's Matt Henry and debutant Ben Sears wreaking havoc. However, Head and Marsh managed to steady the chase in the fading light, showing resilience against the relentless New Zealand bowlers.
The battle between the two cricketing giants intensified as the day unfolded. While Australia suffered setbacks with Smith's failure to make an impact, Head and Marsh fought on, determined to salvage Australia's chances in the match.
In a gripping turn of events, the tension mounted as Head and Marsh battled to keep Australia's hopes alive. Will they be able to lead Australia to victory or will New Zealand's relentless attack prove too strong? Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion of the second Test between these fierce rivals!
Welcome to Wide World of Sports' LIVE coverage of day three of the second Test between New Zealand and Aust...
Australia started day three in Christchurch on the back foot for the first time this series โ with New Zealand staging a major fightback late on Saturday.
New Zealand resumed on 2-134, knowing that a long batting day could help set up a rare Test victory against their trans-Tasman cousins. But with early wickets ...
New Zealand set Australia 279 runs for victory, before taking four quick wickets through Matt Henry and Ben Sears.
New Zealand vs Australia Live Score: Australia at 75/4 after 23 overs, Mitchell Marsh at 26 runs and Travis Head at 17 runs.
Australia entered the third day of play on a high after an early wicket, but it was New Zealand's day in Christchurch.
Travis Head (17 off 39 balls) and Mitch Marsh (27 off 27 balls) have battled away for the last 10 overs in fading light but are still there at stumps. The ...
Matt Henry and debutant Ben Sears ripped through the tourists' top order to put New Zealand in sightโฆ
Cam Green tries to shoulder arms to Ben Sears but the Aussie No.4 chops one onto his stumps. Ordinary cricket. He's out for five and the Kiwis are right on top.