Streaker Causes Mayhem During New Zealand vs Australia Test. Security Has A Tough Time

02.03.2024 - 12:53 sports.ndtv.com

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon described unbeaten New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra as a budding "superstar" on Saturday but says the tourists are still well placed to win the first Test in Wellington.

Ravindra struck an eye-catching 56 not out as the home side reached 111-3 at stumps on day three, having stumbled early in their pursuit of a lofty 369 to win the opening match of the two-Test series.

Daryl Mitchell was on 12, with the pair having put on 52 in 20.3 overs together to give New Zealand a glimmer of hope in difficult batting conditions.

Lyon took 2-27 -- aided by some brilliant catching from Steve Smith -- to give him six wickets for the match. Earlier, on Day 2, a streaker entered the field and caused mayhem.

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