On day two of the second Test between New Zealand and Australia at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, a remarkable turnaround was witnessed, thanks to significant contributions from New Zealand players. Matt Henry delivered an outstanding performance with a seven-wicket haul (7-67), placing him among the top wicket-takers for New Zealand in a Test innings. Tom Latham and Kane Williamson also shone with the bat, scoring half-centuries to bolster New Zealand's position. By the end of day two, New Zealand had taken a 40-run lead, with Latham not out at 65* (his highest Test score against Australia), and Rachin Ravindra not out at 11. The day saw a total of 21 wickets fall, indicating a highly competitive match. Australia, having secured a 94-run lead at the end of their first innings, faced a resilient New Zealand side fighting back, setting the stage for an intriguing continuation of the Test.
It's all set up for a thrilling day four as Travis Head and Mitch Marsh saw the Aussies to stumps with 202 needed to win. @ARamseyCricket report from Hagley Oval ๐ #NZvAUS https://t.co/SSXvKwZEaf
A huge day four coming up tomorrow! Travis Head (17no) and Mitch Marsh (27no) survive to stumps with Australia needing 202 runs to win. Full scorecard ๐ #NZvAUS
New Zealand fight back to give themselves a chance of an elusive Test win against Australia The visitors will resume their chase with a settled Marsh & Head โถ๏ธhttps://t.co/H62J4pYYhP | #NZvAUS https://t.co/kuTBYU9Y2n
New Zealand fightback to give themselves a chance of an elusive Test win against Australia The visitors will resume their chase with a settled Marsh & Head โถ๏ธhttps://t.co/H62J4pYYhP | #NZvAUS https://t.co/JOTas395WL
Tim Southee's serious catch gives Matt Henry his ninth of the game! Australia have lost their top three... #NZvAUS
The skipper leading from the front in the second innings ๐ #NZvAUS Live blog: https://t.co/x6fSHqL9pv https://t.co/OCNtWNw6Vi
The state of play in Christchurch ๐ Follow play LIVE in NZ with @TVNZ+ and DUKE. #NZvAUS https://t.co/CPENfbSGbj
How things stand at drinks in the second session of Day 3, the lead 202 ๐ Follow play LIVE in NZ with @TVNZ+, DUKE, @SENZ_Radio and @TheACCnz. #NZvAUS https://t.co/WKOyghg5Yc
Daryl Mitchell feathers one in the channel from Josh Hazlewood - a crucial knock for NZ & a big breakthrough for Australia โถ๏ธhttps://t.co/H62J4pYYhP | #NZvAUS https://t.co/39B61MxHSw
Daryl Mitchell gets to a neatly-compiled fifty; Rachin Ravindra moves into the 80s 200 lead not far away! #NZvAUS
Punched! Rachin Ravindra gets things started after lunch LIVE in NZ with @TVNZ+ and DUKE ๐ฒ #NZvAUS https://t.co/GWmWPkfbY8
Lunch at Hagley Oval with NZ 3-243 and their lead now at 149. Ravindra (67no) and Mitchell (42no) have been terrific. How will the breakthrough come for the Aussies? #NZvAUS https://t.co/CEAUOSaJPT
Fifty up for Ravindra! The Kiwis are scoring freely here and their lead has gone past 120. #NZvAUS https://t.co/7yq565f9MJ
A straight drive to bring up fifty for Rachin Ravindra ๐ His 2nd in Test cricket. Follow play LIVE in NZ with @TVNZ+ and DUKE. #NZvAUS https://t.co/VP2p8vD8Pq
A majestic straight drive brings up Rachin Ravindra's second Test fifty against Australia in as many games ๐ โถ๏ธhttps://t.co/H62J4pYYhP | #NZvAUS https://t.co/K7rP7N2JHk
Drinks at Hagley Oval ๐ Ravindra and Mitchell to resume LIVE in NZ with @TVNZ+ and DUKE. #NZvAUS https://t.co/ZXSOk5Qdsi
Some snaps from the warm-ups as play gets underway at Hagley Oval on day three. New Zealand resume on 2-134, ahead by 40. Watch live on Fox Cricket and Kayo, and our live blog: https://t.co/PxtU20ERFQ #NZvAUS https://t.co/MYp3L03W11
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A chat with @TVNZ+ for Glenn Phillips on the morning of Day 3 at Hagley Oval ๐ Follow play LIVE in NZ with TVNZ+, DUKE and @SENZ_Radio. #NZvAUS https://t.co/4V11gGc82T
Kane Williamson on Matt Henryโs โincredibleโ seven-wicket haul against Australia ๐ฅ https://t.co/QrBPFHVITm | #NZvAUS https://t.co/Ze7zXpJvgy
Matt Henry's seven and half-centuries to Tom Latham and Kane Williamson helped New Zealand come roaring back into the second Test on day two #NZvAUS @ARamseyCricket saw it all unfold in Christchurch ๐ https://t.co/6oxHxDXJmF
Tom Latham ends the day on 65* (his highest Test score vs Australia), and New Zealand finish two down at stumps! https://t.co/H62J4pYYhP #NZvAUS https://t.co/2Ve7ganWfY
A lead of 40 runs at the close of play on Day 2 at Hagley Oval. Tom Latham (65*) and Rachin Ravindra (11*) to resume tomorrow. Head to https://t.co/3YsfR1YBHU or the NZC App for the full scorecard ๐ฒ #NZvAUS https://t.co/Vuz56OHiv0
STUMPS: New Zealand to take a 40-run lead into day three after digging in with the bat #NZvAUS
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Fighting hard! Fifty partnership between Kane Williamson and Tom Latham LIVE in NZ with @TVNZ+ and DUKE ๐ฒ #NZvAUS https://t.co/nj8Ccgztxb
51 the deficit at Tea on Day 2 ๐ Kane Williamson (25*) and Tom Latham (13*) to resume after the break LIVE in NZ with @TVNZ+, DUKE, @SENZ_Radio and @TheACCnz. @FoxCricket and @kayosports in Australia. Scoring at https://t.co/3YsfR1YBHU or the NZC App ๐ฒ #NZvAUS https://t.co/uQDIhZFg65
21 wickets have fallen already, and we still have a session to go on day two ๐ Kane Williamson and Tom Latham are fighting back at the moment in Christchurch ๐https://t.co/H62J4pYYhP #NZvAUS https://t.co/o2bt9lTymO
7 - Only Ajaz Patel (10-119 v India, Dec 2021) & Richard Hadlee (9-52 v Aus, November 1985) have taken more wickets in a Test innings for @BLACKCAPS than Matt Henry today (7-67 v Aus). Haul. #BACKTHEBLACKCAPS #CricketNation #NZvAUS https://t.co/haHmjfN9uH
So Australia's lead is 94 at the end of the first innings #NZvAUS
Four wickets in the first session of Day 2. Australia with a 59-run lead at lunch ๐ Follow play after the break LIVE in NZ with @TVNZ+, DUKE, SENZ Radio and @TheACCnz. @FoxCricket and @kayosports in Australia. Scoring at https://t.co/3YsfR1YBHU or the NZC App ๐ฒ #NZvAUS https://t.co/m0IUFVM1OO
Glenn Phillips! A special catch at gully on the stroke of lunch at Hagley Oval ๐ Follow play LIVE in NZ with @TVNZ+ and DUKE. #NZvAUS https://t.co/ZfHCKGobKL
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