New Zealand need another 258 runs to win against Australia, with 7 wickets remaining. Spinners have dominated this match so far. Nathan Lyon took 4 wickets in the first innings, and so far 2 in the second. For New Zealand, Glenn Phillips took 5 wickets in the second innings. At this point, Lyon and Head are bowling in tandem, and Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell are just trying to survive. Mitchell has made just 12 runs from 63 balls, while Rachin has been a bit more aggressive. The three Aussie pacers (Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins) are being used intermittently.
In the first test match day 3 New Zealand's current score is 111 runs in a loss of 3 wickets. Ravindra is playing at 56 and Daryl Mitchell is playing at 12 runs not out, this partnership between Ravindra and Mitchell is very important for New Zealand if they successfully chase down the target. New Zealand outstanding bowling performance in the second inning especially G. Phillips who picked 5 crucial wickets by giving just 45 runs and M. Henry also bowling amazingly and picked up 3 wickets and the All Out Australia team in just 164 runs. New Zealand is now in the driving seat to win the first test match if they play sensibly because they need 258 runs seven wickets in hand and 2 days remaining.
Australian batting collapsed in the 2nd innings. Just imagine the collapse that Nathan Lyon was the highest scorer of the 2nd inning. Glenn Phillips was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand in the 3rd inning of the match. He bowled beautifully and in the right channels, and Australian batters have no clue. Aussies middle order got some start but was not able to convert into a big total like the first-inning score of Green.
Australian players batted brilliantly in the first innings. Cameroon in particular amassed a massive 383 with Green's unbeaten 174. I thought Australia would play well in the second innings as well. Can collect at least 200 runs. But the performance of the Australian batsmen in the second innings was terrible. The team lost all the wickets to collect only 164 runs. Nathan Lyon scored the highest 41 runs for the team. With so many experienced batsmen in the squad, no one expected Australia to bat this badly.
New Zealand are 3 down at 111 runs, and they need another 258 runs to win the match. After losing 3 early wickets, NZ batters are on the path to recovery. Rachin Ravindra scored a brilliant fifty, and he should carry the bat if NZ wants to win this match. Still, a lot to ask from these New Zealand batters against a quality Australian bowling lineup. Lyon will cause trouble for them on day 4. The only option they have is to play aggressive cricket. The first session on day 4 will be crucial for the fate of the match.
Australian players batted brilliantly in the first innings. Cameroon in particular amassed a massive 383 with Green's unbeaten 174. I thought Australia would play well in the second innings as well. Can collect at least 200 runs. But the performance of the Australian batsmen in the second innings was terrible. The team lost all the wickets to collect only 164 runs. Nathan Lyon scored the highest 41 runs for the team. With so many experienced batsmen in the squad, no one expected Australia to bat this badly.
