Today, Match 8, the second and final Test between New Zealand vs Australia, will begin in Christchurch.
Pat Cummins-led side holds a 1-0 lead by a win in the opening game. They aims to return home with a series win. Cameron Green shone with the bat in the first innings of Australia and persisted. He was unbeaten on 174 as they put on a massive total of 383 on the board. Australia set a target of 369 after being bundled out for 164 in the second innings of the match. Nathan Lyon picked up six wickets.
Australia sits at No. 3 spot behind India and New Zealand in the WTC points table. Australia has already won the first Test match in an authoritarian manner and is looking to seal the Test series against their trans-Tasman opponent. The Pat Cummins side are the strong in World Test Champions. The side has played 11 Test matches already in the Test cycle and has won 7 games, lost three tests, and drawn one Test.
The right-handed batter will be looking to score big and contribute for his side as a series loss looms large over New Zealand. To defeat, they need experienced players to step up.
Live Streaming of New Zealand vs Australia
The New Zealand-Australia match is taking place in New Zealand. So, no live telecast of the game on Amazon Prime Video’s TV channel stemming the series. 2nd Test match will stream live on the Amazon Prime app and web from 3:30 Am IST.
100th Test match of Williamson and Southee
Kane Williamson and Tim Southee were honored in their 100th test matches for New Zealand. They were walking out before the teams with their children to receive the applause of crowd at Hagley Oval. Tim Southee played his test cap against England in 2008, and Kane Williamson debuted against India in November 2010.
