Australia defeated New Zealand in a thrilling match, won the 2 test match series

The second and last match of the Test series between New Zealand and Australia was played at Hagley Oval. Australia won this exciting match by 3 wickets. With this, Australia has also captured the series 2-0. At one time in the second innings of the match, half of the Australian team returned to the pavilion after scoring only 80 runs. But Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh played brilliant innings at the crease and led the team to victory.

Alex Carey-Michelle Marsh saved embarrassment

At one time New Zealand's grip on the second test seemed strong. The New Zealand bowlers initially dominated the Australian batsmen, resulting in the Kangaroos losing 5 wickets for 80 runs. In the match it seemed that New Zealand would easily win the match but Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey had other intentions. These two batsmen not only handled the innings but also led Australia to victory. Batting in the second innings, Alex Carey remained unbeaten on 98 runs while Mitchell Marsh played a brilliant inning of 80 runs.

The target for victory was 278 runs.

Australia was given a target of 278 runs to win the second test match. Which the Kangaroo team achieved by losing 7 wickets. Batting in the second innings for Australia, Alex Carey scored 98*, Mitchell Marsh scored 80 and captain Pat Cummins scored 32 not out. Alex Carey, who performed brilliantly in this match, was chosen player of the match.

Kiwi fast bowler Matt Henry, who bowled brilliantly in the entire series, was chosen as the Player of the Series. While bowling in the second innings, Matt Henry took 2 wickets. Henry took 7 wickets in the first innings. Apart from this, while bowling for the Kiwi team in the second innings, Ben Sears took maximum 4 wickets.