Over-by-over report: Australia are building a lead at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on day two of the second trans-Tasman Test. Join our writers for updates
61st over: Australia 221-8 as I can recall seeing ,” writes Gary Naylor. “I like Phillips - as is the case for a good midfielder, you never have to wait too long before he’s in the game: batting, bowling or fielding.”The wicket means it’s the last ball before the interval. It was a pretty decent morning for Australia: they lost four wickets but scored at a good rate and built a lead of 59 – useful in any circumstances, very handy given the form of Australia’s bowlers and New Zealand’s top order.
Sears’ pace is decent, in the 140s, though Labuschagne and Carey have looked comfortable enough. Carey taps the last ball of the over for a single, thus denying Sears the first maiden of the day. “Up until a couple of years ago, it was hard to see Matt Henry being a regular in the NZ Test lineup with Boult, Southee and Jamieson in position for the foreseeable future,” writes Charan. “But with Jamieson injured, Boult retired from red ball cricket, and Southee out of form, Henry has really stepped up. Not to mention he has the most runs as well as wickets for NZ in this series!”
A change of bowling, but it’s Scott Kuggeleijn rather than Ben Sears who replaces Southee. Perhaps New Zealand are fearful of Marsh’s record against proper pace bowling. “Just looking at that photo above the OBO and you can forget Lord’s, the MCG, the Modi Memorial park or wherever that’s grandiose,” says Geoff Wignall. “That’s a proper cricket ground, with space for spectators to stretch out.”Lyon drives Southee through extra cover for four more. These runs are really hurting New Zealand, especially as Lyon was dropped in the second over of the day. Southee continues to pitch the ball up and beats the outside edge a couple of times.
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