The performance of New Zealand’s bowling department was quite impressive in the second inning, as they restricted Australia to a score of just 164 runs. In the first inning, Australia made a total of 383 runs, and in reply, New Zealand could score only 179 runs, due to which Australia was way ahead in the game.
But the impressive performances from Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry have created some hope for New Zealand in the game. However, the start of the second innings was not good for New Zealand, and the side lost three wickets at a score of just 59 runs in 20.3 overs, but a crucial partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell helped the side cross the 100 mark at the stumps of Day 3.
Glenn Phillips’ Outstanding Performance, Picked up a 5-wicket haul
Glenn Phillips came up with an outstanding performance in the second innings and took a total of 5 wickets at the expense of 45 runs in 16 overs, including 4 maiden overs, at an economy rate of 2.81. He dismissed Usman Khawaja, who was batting at a score of 28 runs, and then picked up the wicket of a well-settled batter, Cameron Green, when the total score of the side was 146/7. Travis Head and Mitchell Starc played some good shots for Australia and helped the side reach a total near 180.
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Matt Henry also picked up 3 wickets by giving up 36 runs in 12.1 overs with an economy rate of 2.96, including 1 maiden over. Tim Southee gave a very strong start to New Zealand as he picked up two crucial wickets in the initial few overs of the Australian innings.
Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell on Crease, New Zealand needs 258 more to win
Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell are standing on the crease, and both batters have accumulated a total of 52 runs for the fourth wicket. They will try to build a huge partnership to create pressure on the Australian bowlers.
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Still, there are two days left in the game and therefore New Zealand will try their best to bat as long as possible to increase their chances of achieving the target. The target for New Zealand is still 258 runs away however, the current form of Rachin Ravindra is sufficient to maintain the hopes of New Zealand.
