NZ vs AUS 2024: Australia REVEALED Their Playing XI for the Second Test Match against New Zealand: Skipper Pat Cummins confirms the unchanged Playing XI for the second test match against New Zealand, which will be played from March 8-12 at Hagley Oval Cricket Ground in Christchurch. The Australian Team defeated New Zealand in the first test match at Basin Reserve Cricket Ground by a massive 172 runs.
As of now, the Australian Team is leading the two-match test series against New Zealand by 1-0 and it is expected that Australia will win this test series by 2-0. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are expected to dominate in the second test match against Kiwi’s strong batting line-up. However, New Zealand will give tough competition to the Australian Team in the 2nd test match in Christchurch.
The Opening pair of Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith has shown good intent in the first test match and it is expected to continue the same in the second test. Australian Youngster Cameron Green played a superb inning of 174 runs in 275 balls and led his team in a strong position since the first inning.
Overall, the Australian Team looks good and they have the winning momentum which will give them an upper hand over New Zealand in the second test match in Christchurch. However, New Zealand played exceptional cricket in the last test series against South Africa as they won the series by 2-0.
However, Kiwi Pacer Will O’Rourke has been ruled out from the second test match therefore, we will some changes to New Zealand’s Playing XI for the 2nd test match. Ben Sears is expected to replace Will O’Rourke for the second test match whereas other players will remain the same as they were in the first test match.
Australia Playing XI for the 2nd Test:
Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (WK), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
NZ vs AUS 2024 Test Squad:
Australia Test squad: Pat Cummins (Captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (WK), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc.
New Zealand Test squad: Tim Southee (Captain), Tom Blundell (WK), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
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