Cricket Test Match Update: New Zealand vs. Australia

Match Update: Day 3, 3rd Session

New Zealand has established a significant lead of 278 runs as they concluded their second innings at 372 all out in 108.2 overs. Tom Latham led the charge with a solid 73, well supported by contributions from Rachin Ravindra (82) and Daryl Mitchell (58). Despite some resistance from the lower order, Australia’s bowlers managed to keep the scoring in check.

In response to New Zealand’s formidable total, Australia now faces a challenging task in their second innings.

New Zealand 2nd Innings: 372 all out (108.2 overs)

Batsmen:

• Tom Latham: 73 runs
• Will Young: 15 runs
• Kane Williamson: 51 runs
• Rachin Ravindra: 82 runs
• Daryl Mitchell: 58 runs
• Tom Blundell (wk): 9 runs
• Glenn Phillips: 16 runs
• Scott Kuggeleijn: 44 runs
• Matt Henry: 16 runs
• Tim Southee (c): 0 runs
• Ben Sears: 0* runs

Fall of Wickets:

• 6-1 (Will Young, 2.3)
• 111-2 (Kane Williamson, 38.1)
• 155-3 (Tom Latham, 55.1)
• 278-4 (Daryl Mitchell, 86.4)
• 286-5 (Rachin Ravindra, 89.1)
• 296-6 (Tom Blundell, 92.1)
• 349-7 (Glenn Phillips, 104.1)
• 371-8 (Matt Henry, 106.4)
• 372-9 (Tim Southee, 107.2)
• 372-10 (Scott Kuggeleijn, 108.2)

Australia 1st Innings: 256 all out (68 overs)

Notable Contributions:

• Labuschagne: 90 runs
• Steven Smith: 11 runs
• Cameron Green: 25 runs
• Travis Head: 21 runs

Key Bowlers:

• Matt Henry: 5 wickets
• Tim Southee: 3 wickets
• Ben Sears: 1 wicket

New Zealand’s dominant performance has put them in a commanding position in this Test match, leaving Australia with a significant deficit to overcome in their second innings.