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[ad_1] Australia was 5-80 when Alex Carey walked out to bat at Hagley Oval on Monday morning, needing a further 199 runs to avoid a historic loss to New Zealand. Carey, Australia’s last recognised batter, had only passed fifty twice in his previous 18 Test innings, registering prior scores of 10, 3 and 14 against … Read more
[ad_1] Australias has secured a 2-0 series whitewash over New Zealand after wicketkeeper Alex Carey steered the tourists towards a dramatic three-wicket victory in Christchurch on Monday. The South Australian scored an unbeaten 98, receiving support from all-rounder Mitchell Marsh (80) and captain Pat Cummins (32*) as Australia successfully chased the 279-run target at Hagley … Read more
[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
[ad_1] Australia has cruised towards a 3-0 whitewash over the West Indies following Tuesday’s crushing eight-wicket victory at Manuka Oval. After the tourists were bowled out for 86 in less than 25 overs, Australia only needed 41 deliveries to chase down the measly target, with young opener Jake Fraser-McGurk blasting 41 from 18 balls. Meanwhile, … Read more
[ad_1] Australia retained the Frank Worrell Trophy, but were left with a sour taste in their mouth after blowing a series whitewash in Brisbane as several players underperformed. Steve Smith went some way to answering his critics as an opener in the second innings, while Cameron Green showed promising signs in his new role at … Read more
[ad_1] The Gabba Test between Australia and the West Indies is in the balance after an inspired bowling spell from veteran seamer Kemar Roach and a batting rearguard from rival captain Pat Cummins. After the West Indies were bowled out for 311 on Friday afternoon, the hosts were reeling at 4-22 when Roach ripped through … Read more
[ad_1] England skipper Ben Stokes was caught in an embarrassing catch blunder after he lost sight of a skied shot from Shubman Gill which should have been a regulation catch at mid-on. India were 2-132 in reply to England’s first innings of 246 with Shubman Gill (16) and KL Rahula (6) at the crease on … Read more