NZ vs AUS: Phillips, Ravindra launch fightback for Kiwis on Day 3 as hosts look to clinch Wellington Test
NZ vs AUS: Phillips, Ravindra launch Kiwis fightback on Day 3 as hosts stay in hunt to clinch Wellington Test
The first Test match between New Zealand and Australia has reached the decisive stage after an entertaining Day 3 of the Wellington Test on Saturday (Mar 2). Led by Glenn Phillips’ impressive five-fer coupled with Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten fifty,the match is evenly poised. However, Australia still remain the favourites to win the match.
At Stumps on Day 3 New Zealand were 111/3 with Ravindra (56) and Daryl Mitchell (12) in the middle.The Kiwis still need258 runs to win as they chase a total of 369.
Phillips leads New Zealand’s fight back
Starting the day at 13/2, Australia did not have the best return with the bat in the second innings as Phillips wasin great form with the ball. The Kiwi bowler had Australia at bay despite a good start on Day 3. At lunch, the Aussies had lost two more wickets and ended at 113/4 with a lead in excess of 300 runs. However, it was the post-lunch collapse for the Aussies that was the launch pad for New Zealand.
The visitors were bowled out for 164, losing six wickets for 37 runs with only one batter from the bottom order getting to double figures. Phillips ended with figures of 45/5 while Matt Henry bagged three wickets along with Tim Southee’s brace.
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Australia ended with alead of 368 runs after the second innings, setting New Zealand a target of 369 runs.
In response, New Zealand did not have the best start as they lost Tom Latham (8) and Will Young (15) in quick succession. Former captain Kane Williamson followed soon and was dismissed for 9 which saw the hosts at 59/3. Nathan Lyon had two wickets at the close of play on Day 3 while Travis Head also bagged Young’s wicket keepingthe match in balance.
As things stand, with six sessions to play in the next two days, both teams will give themselves a good chance of winning the match. New Zealand still need 258 runs to win while Australia need seven wickets to clinch the Wellington Test.
Victory for either side will have ahuge implication on theWorld Test Championship (WTC) where the Kiwis are currently top of the tablewhile Australia are third with India in the second spot.
