New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Highlights – March 02, 2024

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New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Highlights:

• Nathan Lyon’s performance put Australia in a commanding position against New Zealand in the 1st Test, despite a spirited comeback by the latter on day three.
• New Zealand ended day three at 111 for 3, chasing a formidable target of 369 runs, with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell at the crease in an unbroken partnership.
• Ravindra showcased resilience and aggression, reaching a fifty off 77 balls, including a notable six off Travis Head’s offspin and a boundary against Mitchell Starc.
• Despite several challenging moments, including a close lbw appeal from Lyon, Ravindra and Mitchell maintained their stand, with Mitchell adopting a more cautious approach to end the day at 12 not out from 63 balls.
• The target set for New Zealand would surpass the highest run chase at Basin Reserve, currently held by Pakistan with 277 for 3 in 2003.
• Australia’s innings was marked by a collapse, losing 6 wickets for 37 runs, with Glenn Phillips claiming 5 for 45, becoming the first New Zealand spinner since Jeetan Patel in 2008 to take a five-wicket haul at home.
• The Australian batting lineup struggled against New Zealand’s bowling, recording one of their lowest totals against New Zealand in Tests at 164.
• New Zealand’s chase began with difficulty as Tom Latham was dismissed by Lyon, and Williamson fell to Lyon after a promising start, continuing his modest record against Australia.
• Pat Cummins’ decision to bring on Travis Head proved effective, with Head dismissing Will Young through a brilliant catch by Steven Smith, who surpassed Mark Waugh’s tally of Test catches.
• Despite their batting collapse, Australia’s confidence was buoyed by Lyon’s bowling, with the spinner taking key wickets and maintaining pressure on New Zealand.
• Phillips emerged as a key player for New Zealand, scoring a defiant 71 in the first innings and stepping up with the ball in the absence of Mitchell Santner.
• Phillips’ performance with the ball was highlighted by key wickets, including Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, and Mitchell Marsh, showcasing his versatility and contributing significantly to New Zealand’s fightback.
• Despite Phillips’ efforts, Cummins was given reprieves, but Matt Henry secured the final wickets, underlining New Zealand’s resilience.
• Lyon’s batting effort earlier in the day, scoring 41 off 46 balls, showcased his contribution beyond his bowling, although he fell short of a personal milestone.
• The match poised interestingly, with New Zealand showing determination to overcome the odds and Australia relying on their proven performers to secure a victory.

Some Interesting Facts

Teams Squad

New Zealand Playing XI:

Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matt Henry, Tim Southee (c), William ORourke

• Bench: Mitchell Santner

Australia Playing XI:

Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

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