Australia, despite a promising start in the first session, have seen their fortunes take a downward turn in this session. Marnus Labuschagne, who struggled to find his rhythm, continued his streak of low scores being dismissed for just 1 run off 27 deliveries shortly after Lunch. Despite Usman Khawaja's determined efforts and his hard-earned innings, he was unable to fend off a particularly impressive delivery and fell after a gritty start, adding to Australia's woes. Travis Head, too, couldn't contribute substantially to the scoreboard and was swiftly dismissed, compounding Australia's troubles leaving them on the back foot denting their momentum. Amidst the adversity, Mitchell Marsh has emerged as a beacon of hope for Australia, leading the way with a commanding presence alongside Cameron Green. Their partnership will be crucial for Australia as they endeavour to turn the tide and mount a strong comeback in the final session of the day which will come to you at 8:30 am IST (3:00 am GMT). Do stick around!
SESSION SUMMARY - 85 runs, 26 overs and 3 wickets. It was a resurgent session for the Kiwis following the lunch break, as they tightened their grip on the game with a strong comeback. Despite initial inconsistencies in their lines and lengths, the New Zealand bowlers succeeded in curbing the flow of runs from the bat. Matt Henry, in particular, provided the perfect start by swiftly dismissing Marnus Labuschagne shortly after the break, setting the tone for the Kiwi resurgence. The momentum shifted decisively in favour of New Zealand when Henry breached Usman Khawaja's defences, sending the resilient batter back to the pavilion. The dismissal of Travis Head by William O'Rourke further solidified their ascendancy, as the Kiwis asserted their authority and surged ahead in the contest. However, with a new partnership forming, Tim Southee will be eager to capitalize on any opportunity to break through and further enhance New Zealand's position in the game.
Daryl Mitchell to Cameron Green, Serves it on a hard length, outside off, Cameron Green lifts his bat and leaves it for the keeper to collect. That will be TEA on Day 1!
Daryl Mitchell to Cameron Green, Run out opportunity missed! Short and width on offer on off, Cameron Green slaps it along the ground wide of deep cover and Green comes charging back for the second run. Rachin Ravindra in the deep covers good ground and releases the throw quickly. Marsh has to hurry and stretch out in front as the throw comes in from the deep but makes his ground safely. It would have been interesting had Mitchell been behind the stumps to collect the throw and might have caught Marsh short of his crease.
Daryl Mitchell to Cameron Green, In the corridor of off, a hint of away shape, on a good length, Cameron Green shoulders arms.
Daryl Mitchell to Cameron Green, Length delivery, on off, Cameron Green presses forward and defends it with a straight bat.
Daryl Mitchell to Mitchell Marsh, Drags his length back and bowls it on off, Mitchell Marsh rides the bounce and glides it down to deep point for a single.
Daryl Mitchell to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Lovely shot! Mitchell errs in length as he goes searching for swing, too full and outside off, Mitchell Marsh picks up the length early and extends his arms to drive it past extra cover for a boundary.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Mitchell Marsh, Full and straight, at the stumps, Mitchell Marsh clips it in front of square on the leg side and retains the strike with a single.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Cameron Green, Uppish but safe! Angling in, on a length, on middle and leg, Cameron Green is through his shot early and reaches out to push it to the right of mid on. He fails to keep his shot along the ground but luckily for him, it goes well wide of mid on. William O'Rourke gives it a chase and cuts it off. Three runs taken and the 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Cameron Green, Pitches it right up to the batter but the line is down leg, Cameron Green misses out on a scoring opportunity as he fails to help it away.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Cameron Green, Going away from the right-hander, on a good length, outside off, left alone by Cameron Green.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Cameron Green, Bangs it into the deck, around off, Cameron Green rides the bounce well and pats it towards cover.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Cameron Green, Serves it on a hard length, outside off, Cameron Green gets on his toes and stabs it down on the off side.
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Daryl Mitchell to Mitchell Marsh, Shaping away, on a fuller length, around off, Mitchell Marsh uses his feet and dabs it down late towards gully.
Daryl Mitchell to Cameron Green, On a short of a length, at the hips, tucked away off the back foot to deep square leg for one.
Matt Henry has claimed two, while William ORourke and Scott Kuggeleijn have one wicket apiece.
At the end of 50 overs, Australia were 130/4 vs New Zealand.
Daryl Mitchell to Cameron Green, FOUR! Cameron Green does not miss out this time! Not the best of deliveries from Mitchell, short and around off, Cameron Green gets it at a good height and nails the pull in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.
At lunch, Australia were 62 for 1 vs New Zealand.
Daryl Mitchell to Cameron Green, Fuller in length, just outside off, Cameron Green lifts his bat and leaves the ball alone.
New Zealand had opted to bowl after winning the toss vs Australia.
Daryl Mitchell to Cameron Green, Swing and a miss! At 121 kph, short and wide outside off, there to be put away, Cameron Green's eyes light up as he throws his hands at it, only to connect with thin air.
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Daryl Mitchell to Mitchell Marsh, Starts off on a short length from over the wicket, over middle, Mitchell Marsh swivels in the crease and pulls it through square leg for a single.
Daryl Mitchell comes into the attack now.
Tim Southee to Cameron Green, Nice and full outside off, Cameron Green holds back and watches the ball go past to the keeper.
Tim Southee to Cameron Green, On a good length outside off, Cameron Green leaves it alone.
Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, Drags the length shorter and gets the ball to seam away off the deck outside off, Mitchell Marsh gets closer to the line and opens that bat face steering the ball past point for a single.
Tim Southee to Cameron Green, On a good length around the pads, Cameron Green clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Tim Southee to Cameron Green, Quicker this time on a length outside off, Cameron Green presses ahead and holds his bat high letting the ball go through to the keeper.
Tim Southee to Cameron Green, On a length outside off at 124.3 kph, Cameron Green leaves it alone.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Gets it through the gap this time. Short of a length outside off, Mitchell Marsh waits for it on the back foot and latches on the bounce punching it through covers for a boundary.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Mitchell Marsh, Short of a length just outside off, Mitchell Marsh gets under the bounce and punches it straight to mid off.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Mitchell Marsh, Goes fuller again and bowls it down leg, Mitchell Marsh misses out on the flick.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Mitchell Marsh, Good length just outside off, Mitchell Marsh holds his bat high and leaves it alone.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Mitchell Marsh, Sprays it down leg on a fuller length, Mitchell Marsh looks to flick it but gets beaten. The ball brushed the pads and flies to the keeper.
Scott Kuggeleijn to Mitchell Marsh, Starts from over the wicket and hurls it on a good length but well outside off, Mitchell Marsh cuts it off the toe end of the bat toward the off side.
Scott Kuggeleijn (8-1-23-1) comes back into the attack.
Tim Southee to Cameron Green, Goes wide of the crease and angles it in, on a good length, outside off, Cameron Green offers no shot at it.
Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, Strays on the pads, on a length, Mitchell Marsh uses his feet and works it off his pads down to fine leg for a single.
Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, Hurls it around the off-stump line, on a length, Mitchell Marsh presses forward to stab it down the deck.
Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, This is at the stumps from Southee, full in length, Mitchell Marsh stays balanced and clips it well to the right of mid on. William O'Rourke dives to his right and keeps it down to a dot.
Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, Drags his length back but continues to get the ball go away, outside off, Mitchell Marsh uses his feet and lifts his bat to let it go through.
Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, Shaping away a bit, on a good length, in the corridor of off, Mitchell Marsh covers the line of the ball and pats it down on the off side.
Matt Henry to Cameron Green, A sharp and quick bumper from Henry, on off, Cameron Green ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper. A maiden from Henry, his 6th so far.
Matt Henry to Cameron Green, At 136.5 kph, honing in, at the stumps, on a good length, Cameron Green steps out again and defends it with a straight bat.
Matt Henry to Cameron Green, Fuller from Henry, on off and middle, driven with a straight bat to mid on.
Matt Henry to Cameron Green, Serves it on a back of a length, on off, Cameron Green stays leg side of the ball to defend.
Matt Henry to Cameron Green, Shaping in a touch, on off, on a good length, Cameron Green shimmies down the track and shoulders arms. A tight leave by Green as the ball was not too far from the off-stump.
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