Tag: #melbourne
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Australia thrash New Zealand despite battling Blundell century
Melbourne, Dec 29 (AFP/APP): Nathan Lyon took four wickets as Australia thrashed New Zealand by 247 runs to win the second Test at Melbourne and the series Sunday with a battling century from opener Tom Blundell proving futile. The Black Caps, chasing a massive 488 to win, were in serious trouble after a fiery James…
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Stunned New Zealand fight to save second Australia Test
Melbourne, Dec 28 (AFP/APP): New Zealand were facing a massive run chase to save the second Test and the series after they were dismissed for 148 in Melbourne on Saturday, with Australia batting again to rub salt in the wounds and extend their lead. At the close on day three, the home team were 137…
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New Zealand crumble under Australian pace barrage
Melbourne, Dec 28 (AFP/APP): Australia’s world-class pace attack wreaked havoc on New Zealand Saturday, with the Blacks Caps reeling at lunch on day three of the second Test after losing four morning wickets. The visitors resumed in trouble on 44 for two in reply to Australia’s 467, having lost batting kingpin Kane Williamson and makeshift…
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Australia collapse to 467 after Head century
Melbourne, Dec 27 (AFP/APP): New Zealand snatched five quick wickets to bowl out Australia for 467 on day two of the second Test in Melbourne Friday, with Travis Head top-scoring with 114. The home team went to tea at 431 for five and seemingly in charge, but the momentum dramatically shifted as they collapsed within…
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Smith eyes century as Australia seize control against NZealand
Melbourne, Dec 26 (AFP/APP): Master batsman Steve Smith ground out an unbeaten 77 as he zeroes in on yet another century, putting Australia in the driving seat after the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand. In the Black Caps’ first Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground since 1987, skipper Kane…
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Labuschagne hits fifth straight 50 as Australia dig in
Melbourne, Dec 26 (AFP/APP): Marnus Labuschagne plundered a fifth consecutive half-century as Australia weathered some fine New Zealand bowling to reach 155 for three at tea on the opening day of the second Test on Thursday. In the Black Caps’ first Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground since 1987, skipper Kane Williamson won…
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New Zealand win toss and bowl in 2nd Australia Test
Melbourne, Dec 26 (AFP/APP): New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl in the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. The Black Caps, playing their first Boxing Test in Melbourne since 1987, made two changes to the team that was thrashed by 296 runs in the…
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New Zealand make two changes for Boxing Day Test
Melbourne, Dec 25 (AFP/APP): New Zealand made two changes Wednesday for the Boxing Day Test against Australia with fast bowler Trent Boult back from injury and Tom Blundell replacing Jeet Ravel at the top of the order. The dangerous Boult missed the first Test in Perth, where his team crashed by 296 runs, with a…
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Els says team has huge potential despite painful loss
Melbourne, Dec 15 (AFP/APP): An emotional Ernie Els said Sunday he had nothing but admiration for his young Presidents Cup charges, tipping them to be a major force against the United States in future. Against the odds his team, featuring seven rookies, convincingly won the opening fourballs against Tiger Woods’ star-studded United States 4-1 on…
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Play suspended due to dangerous MCG pitch
Melbourne, Dec 7 (AFP/APP): Play was suspended indefinitely Saturday during a domestic game due to a dangerous pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, just weeks before it is due to host the traditional Boxing Day Test. A decision to call off play was made on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash between Victoria and…