AUS vs NZ: In the second test match between Australia and New Zealand, Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, won the toss and chose to bowl first. Cummins thought the pitch had a bit of green, which might help Australia’s bowlers initially. However, he also noted that the pitch could become better for batting as the game progressed.
This match marked a significant milestone for New Zealand’s Tim Southee and Kane Williamson, as they both reached their 100th test match. Unfortunately for Southee, he couldn’t win the toss on this special occasion.
Australia stuck with the same winning team from the first test, where they defeated New Zealand by 172 runs in Wellington, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. New Zealand, on the other hand, had to make a change due to a hamstring injury to Will O’Rourke. They included Ben Sears, who was set to make his test debut.
This match also marked the final test for South African umpire Marais Erasmus, who is retiring from the elite panel of umpires after 14 years of service. Erasmus has officiated in numerous high-profile matches around the world and has been recognized as the ICC Umpire of the Year multiple times. Reflecting on his career, Erasmus expressed gratitude for the opportunities he had in cricket, both as a player and as an umpire.
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AUS vs NZ Squads:
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matt Henry, Tim Southee (captain), Ben Sears.
Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (captain), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
FAQ:
When will the AUS Vs NZ, 2nd Test match be played?
The AUS vs NZ, 2nd Test match will start from Friday, March 8, 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The match will begin at 3:30 am IST.
Where to watch the AUS vs NZ, 2nd Test match?
You can watch the AUS vs NZ 2nd Test match live on Amazon Prime in India. However, there won’t be any live coverage of the match on TV channels in the country.