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Michael Bracewell was named captain of a weakened New Zealand squad to play five Twenty20 internationals in Pakistan later this month as part of preparations for June's World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States.
Australia have overtaken New Zealand to take the second spot in the World Test Championships ranking following the 2-0 series win over their Trans-Tasman rivals in Christchurch on Monday. The win in the second Test helped Australia collect 12 points on their road to defending the World Test Championship mace. Australia have improved their percentage points from 59.09 to 62.50 after 12 matches. New Zealand have dropped from 60 percentage points to 50 to be third on the list. They have played six games.
Alex Carey scored a magnificent unbeaten 98 to drive Australia to victory over New Zealand by three wickets in a tense conclusion to the second test in Christchurch on Monday, sealing a 2-0 series sweep for the visitors.
An unbeaten 98 from Alex Carey and a formidable partnership with Mitchell Marsh rescued Australia from a dire position to set up a three-wicket victory in a tense second Test against New Zealand on Monday. Carey and Marsh put on a vital 140-run partnership at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the tourists having had their backs to the wall at 80-5 in their chase of 279. At 220-5, the Test took another turn when Ben Sears claimed Marsh and Mitchell Starc in successive deliveries, leaving Australia needing a further 59 runs with three wickets remaining.
Alex Carey scored a magnificent 98 not out as Australia chased down their 279-run victory target to beat New Zealand by three wickets before tea on the fourth day of the second test in Christchurch on Monday, sweeping the series 2-0.
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne was denied his 12th Test century by a stunning one-handed catch from Glenn Phillips. The incident happened on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between New Zealand and Australia in Christchurch. Labuschagne anchord Australia's innings during his 50th Test with a well-compiled 90. He had a century in his sights until Phillips dived to his right and took a stunning one-handed catch at gully. The video of Phillips' superman-esque catch has gone viral on social media.
Josh Hazlewood took a five-wicket haul to skittle New Zealand for 162 as Australia held the whip hand at the end of day one of the second test in Christchurch on Friday.
New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Australia have confirmed they will take an unchanged playing eleven into the second and final Test against New Zealand that commences on Friday, while the Kiwis have revealed that uncapped pace bowler Ben Sears will make his Test debut. The reigning ICC World Test Championship winners Aussies have resisted the urge to change a winning formula and will use the same XI in Christchurch that clinched a commanding 172-run victory over New Zealand in the opening Test in Wellington. While hosts New Zealand did not divulge their final XI for the second Test, skipper Tim Southee did announce that right-arm quick Ben Sears will debut in place of injured pacer Will O'Rourke. (Live Scorecard)