• Matt Henry emerged as the hero for New Zealand in the second Test against Australia at Hagley Oval.

  • Henry's stunning spell saw him claim remarkable figures of 7/67.

Twitter reactions: Matt Henry’s onslaught with the ball against Australia puts New Zealand nose ahead on Day 3 of Christchurch Test
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In a sensational display of bowling prowess, Matt Henry emerged as the hero for the New Zealand on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

His stunning spell saw him claim remarkable figures of 7/67, setting a new record for the Black Caps against Australia in their home country. Henry’s extraordinary performance proved instrumental in dismissing the tourists for 256 in response to New Zealand’s 162 on day one.

Marnus Labuschagne’s resilience and destruction by Matt Henry

Despite Henry’s brilliance, Australia managed to post a total of 256, with Marnus Labuschagne being the standout performer with a resilient knock of 90. The Australian batters found it challenging to build substantial partnerships, and the Black Caps, led by Henry who took his second sevenfer in the Hagley Oval , effectively restricted their scoring opportunities. After grabbing three wickets on first day he continued his hunting and turned that into seven wicket haul. In the end Mitchell Starc (28) and Pat Cummins (23) added valuable runs to ensure Australia held a 96 runs lead.

Glenn Phillips’ classic catch: Turning point

Glenn Phillips, underlining his fielding prowess, played a crucial role in dismissing key batter Labuschagne who was cruising towards his century and taking game far away from the host.. His all-time classic catch became a turning point in the match, adding to the challenges faced by the Australian team. Phillips’ exceptional fielding effort showcased the high standards set by the Black Caps in the field.

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New Zealand’s strong response: Tom Latham and Kane Williamson’s stand

Tom Latham and Kane Williamson led New Zealand’s strong response with the bat, erasing the deficit and steering the team towards a solid position. Latham, unbeaten on 65, displayed resilience and determination, while captain Williamson contributed a valuable 51 runs before being dismissed by Australian skipper Cummins. Their partnership, along with contributions from other batters, allowed New Zealand to build on a 40 runs lead with eight wickets in hand.

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