[Watch] Ben Sears Knocks Out Cameron Green With Ripper Of A Delivery In NZ-AUS 2nd Test
Ben Sears during the Christchurch Test [x.com]
In the ongoing second Test match at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, Australia's quest for a win seems to falter as all-rounder Cameron Green once again struggled with the bat.
After being brought to his knees by Matt Henry's spectacular delivery in the first innings, Green faced a challenging time during Australia's second innings on Day 3.
New Zealand's Ben Sears showcased his bowling skills, claiming Green's wicket early on, further plunging the Australian team into trouble.
Green was dismissed for a modest 5 runs off 21 balls, caught in a moment of indecision. Attempting to leave a back-of-length delivery from Sears that unexpectedly nipped in after pitching, Green was caught off guard by the extra bounce.
Watch: Ben Sears' Ripper Dismisses Green
The ball clipped the inside edge of his bat and rattled the off stump, marking a significant setback for Australia at 34 for 4.
The Australian team, now reeling at 77 for 4 at the end of Day 3 in Christchurch, finds itself in a precarious position, needing another 202 runs to clinch the match. Meanwhile, the Kiwis are inching closer to level the series 1-1, requiring only 6 more wickets to secure a victory.
This match is turning out to be a thrilling encounter, with New Zealand's bowlers leveraging the conditions at Hagley Oval to their advantage.
As the match progresses, cricket fans are keenly watching to see if Australia can navigate through the challenges posed by the New Zealand bowlers or if the hosts will succeed in leveling out the series with two more days left in the Test match.