New Zealand’s strike bowler Matt Henry answered the requires rescue after a disappointing batting efficiency by the hosts and delivered a bowling masterclass on day one of many 2nd Test on the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
After being put into bat first by the Aussies, New Zealand put up a horror present with the bat in hand and obtained bundled out for simply 162 runs in 45.2 overs.
Opener Tom Latham top-scored for the group with 38 runs as the opposite batters obtained out after getting their eyes in. Josh Hazlewood was the star of the present for Australia because the right-arm pacer bagged yet one more five-for and completed with 5/31 in 13.2 overs.
The Blackcaps had been below the pump after the top of their batting efficiency and wanted somebody to place their fingers up within the bowling division.
Henry stepped as much as the problem and eliminated opener Usman Khawaja within the 14th over to bag his first wicket of the Test match. Khawaja’s dismissal introduced Cameron Green into the center and Green alongside Marnus Labuschagne (45* off 80 balls) stitched a much-needed 49-run stand for the third wicket.
However, earlier than the partnership may totally steer Australia out of hassle, Henry struck once more and despatched Green packing at a person rating of 25 off 40 balls.
Henry produced a dream inswinger that penetrated the protection of Green and rattled his woodwork.
Watch the video of Cameron Green’s dismissal:
Henry did not cease at Green. Five overs later, he netted one other huge fish within the type of Travis Head, who was wanting harmful and was threatening to take the sport away from New Zealand.
New Zealand’s taking part in XI:
Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matt Henry, Tim Southee (c), Ben Sears
Australia’s taking part in XI:
Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
