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The third day of the second Test between New Zealand and Australia at Hagley Oval in Christchurch witnessed a remarkable performance by th🧔e home team, putting them in a commanding position for a rare Test win over Australia.
New Zealand’s bowling brilliance
New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Matt Henry, showcased their prowess by rattling the Australian top order. Henry, continuing his impressive form from the first innings, claimed crucial wickets, including that of Steve Smith, to put Australia on the back foot.
Debutant Ben Sears made an immediate impact, grabbing a wicket in his second over and providing crucial breakthroughs for New Zealand. His dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne further dented Australia’s hopes of a successful chase.
Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh provide resistance
Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh displayed resilience in the face of New Zealand’s bowling onslaught, stitching together a crucial partnership to steady the Australian innings. Their unbeaten stand of 43 runs offered a glimmer of hope for Australia amidst the collapse.
New Zealand’s batting brilliance
Earlier in the day, New Zealand’s batsmen put on a splendid display, with Rachin Ravindra (82) and Daryl Mitchell (58) leading the charge. Their century partnership bolstered New Zealand’s lead, setting up a daunting target for Australia.
Scott Kuggeleijn‘s brisk innings towards the end added valuable runs to New Zealand’s total, further strengthening their grip on the match.
Historic opportunity beckons for New Zealand
With New Zealand on the brꦑink of a historic victory, the Black Caps have a ღgolden opportunity to end their 31-year test drought against Australia at home. A memorable win beckons for the home team if they can maintain their dominance on the final day of the Test match.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
New Zealand big chance to win this Test match.
Matt 🃏Henry and Ben Sears each took two wickets on day 3 in final s📖eason.
New Zealand ✅needed six wickets, Australia needed 202 runs to win🌳 the match.
See you tomorrow this match result.
Hopefully Kiwis win this game
— 𝐾𝑖𝑤𝑖𝑠 𝐹𝑎𝑁𝑠 🇳🇿 (@NZcricketfanꦍs)
What a fantastic day of Test cricket in Christchurch. In for a blockbuster ending tomorrꦇow. Hope the Kiwis pull it off.
— Sanket D. Patil (@sankulyaa)
Ra🦹zzle Dazzle Mornings from the K♋iwi Land!🤩 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
An exciting day awaits in Christchurch:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
New ⛦Zealand are on top at the end of Third Day! ❤️🔥
Australia needs Marsh and Head to stay tall tomorrow! They need a partnership ဣto chase down the total 😊
— Sibtain Raza (@I_am_Sibtain)
I think Australia𒆙 had just a hiccup. Travia Head and Mitch 🍨March will take them home I guess
— Maulik Vadariya (@MaulikVadariya)
ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚMatt Henry great spell 7 wicket at home against Austra🌸lia series.
— Malik Hammad (@Hammad_Iqbal786)
If New Zealand somehow pull this off now, Australia will end up losing two ꦿTests against𝓡 West Indies & New Zealand in span of six weeks!
They lost as many Tests against the two opponents in the first 23 years of this ce൩ntury. …
— Sibtain Raza (@I_am_Sibtain)
Aussies stead🐽y late with ♔an unbroken 43 run partnership between Head and Marsh. Still a lot of work to do, but it’s looking a lot better than it did when the fourth wicket fell.
— Rory Burnside (@RoryBurnside)
I'd have liked one more before stumps. Hope NZ believe and bowl well. There's a chance
— Everybody Wang Chu🐬ng Tonight !�♕�🇴🇮🇸��🇩 (@Yes_IamSancho)
Marsh and Head have got some job to do tomorrow
— चिरकुट ज़िंदगी (@Chirayu_Jain26)
