Australia gave the New Zealand team a small target of 175 runs. The started well and were having a run rate of more than 13 before the end of 10 overs. From the 10th over the started to lose wickets in quick succession which resulted in the collapse of thie batting. I doubt they will be able to win today as the target can be easily chased by the Kiwis. If they win then they will win the series as they have already won the first match.
Lockie Ferguson put up an excellent performance with figures of 4/12. This restricted the Aussie side to 174 runs, showing great bowling from the Kiwis. It was a solid fight back from the Kiwi bowlers after a strong start from the Aussie opening batters. Otherwise, Australia could have set a much higher score. Now, New Zealand needs 175 to win and level the series 1-1. After their top-notch bowling and fielding, it's now up to the Kiwi batters to chase down the total.
The performance was very bad from New Zealand. I didn't expect this type of performance from them. I thought this match was going to be closer. Australia did not give any chance to their opponent. I also have to say that the bowling performance of New Zealand was pretty bad in this match.
First of all, they have given away a lot of runs in this match.
And secondly, they have given away a lot of extras in this match. 23 to be exact. And the batting was also below par. Phillips only had some of a contribution but other than that, nobody was able to have any contribution to talk about.
with this win, Australia was able to secure the series victory. Let's see if New Zealand can win the last match and salvage something from this match.
