Australian batting question marks difficult to ignore despite miracle escape in Christchurch: Trans-Tasman Trophy Talking Points

[ad_1] Australia has produced a stunning comeback in Christchurch to clinch the second Test against New Zealand and complete a clean sweep of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series. Under immense pressure at 4-30 on Saturday in pursuit of 279 to win, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, all-rounder Mitch Marsh and Australian captain Pat Cummins produced superb performances with … Read more

Mitchell Marsh survives controversial DRS decision, news, scores, results

[ad_1] Mitchell Marsh had an extremely narrow escape as a razor-thin DRS decision ignited controversy on the final day of Australia’s Test against New Zealand. Marsh had already been dropped on 28 – having added just one run to his overnight total – when Rachin Ravindra spilt a simple chance at point. Marsh brought up … Read more

Day three talking points, Steve Smith, Alex Carey, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

[ad_1] New Zealand is on the cusp of ending a 31-year drought against Australia after completely dominating proceedings on the third day of the Test being held in Christchurch. The last time New Zealand defeated Australia in a Test match on home soil was in 1993 when Danny Morrison nabbed 6-37 in the opening innings … Read more

Day 2 Talking Points, Marnus Labuschagne, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

[ad_1] New Zealand has the lead but Australia marginally holds the upper-hand after an enthralling second day of the Trans-Tasman Trophy Test underway in Christchurch. The Kiwis did well to bowl Australia out for 256 after they started the day at 4-124, particularly as Nathan Lyon and Marnus Labuschagne had the upper hand early. Labuschagne … Read more

Day 1 Talking Points, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith, cricket news 2024, video, highlights

[ad_1] Australia holds the upper-hand in the second Test of the Trans-Tasman Trophy series underway in Christchurch but there is still work to be done to establish a dominant advantage after an eventful opening day at Hagley Oval in which 14 wickets fell. After winning the toss, Australian skipper Pat Cummins opted to send New … Read more

Pat Cummins, champion spinner Nathan Lyon, Basin Reserve Test match, videos

[ad_1] Australia has claimed a dominant 172-run victory over New Zealand in the opening Test of the series with Nathan Lyon producing a superb bowling performance on the fourth morning of the match in Wellington. Lyon claimed his first five-wicket haul in New Zealand, and the 24th of his decorated career, to help Australia bowl … Read more

Day two talking points, Cameron Green century, Marnus Labuschagne form slump, video, highlights, cricket news 2024

[ad_1] Australia is in a commanding position at stumps on day two of the opening Test of the series against New Zealand in Wellington after a remarkable day of cricket. A total of 13 wickets fell for the day, but not before Cameron Green continued his dazzling form with the bat on Friday morning to … Read more

Kane Williamson run out video, Will Young, cricket news 2024, highlights

[ad_1] New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has run himself out for a duck following a mid-pitch collision with teammate Will Young on day two of the Wellington Test against Australia. The Black Caps were 1-12 in the fifth over when Williamson fended a delivery from Australian quick Mitchell Starc towards mid-off, calling Young through for … Read more

Ex-rivals form dangerous duo as Aussies accused of post-Warner ‘survival mentality’ — Talking Pts

[ad_1] A brilliant century from Cameron Green has helped Australia to a decent position on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington, with the tourists reaching 9-278 at stumps in testing batting conditions. The 24-year-old finished with a phenomenal flourish, striking three fours in the final over of the day … Read more

Australia def New Zealand, series talking points, results, will Steve Smith be selected for T20 World Cup, selection, New Zealand fielding, latest, updates

[ad_1] Australia has clinched its 100th win in T20 Internationals with another highly impressive display against New Zealand to complete a clean sweep of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in Auckland. Despite resting captain Mitch Marsh and champion fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, the Australians batted first in a rain-affected match and were able to … Read more