Carey, Marsh carry Australia home in tense finish at Hagley Oval
The pair combined for a brisk 140-run sixth-wicket partnership to inch Australia closer to victory
07/03Result
2nd Test, Australia tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Mar 8-11 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
162 & 372 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
256 & 281/7 (65 ov)
Player of the Match
07/03Result
2nd Test, Australia tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Mar 8-11 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
162 & 372 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
256 & 281/7 (65 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Tim Southee unsure if he will remain captain on New Zealand's tour of the subcontinent
"We'll see," he said after the loss to Australia. "Obviously you go to Asia [later this year], the make-up of the side changes"
Carey second to Gilchrist, New Zealand's first home series defeat since 2017
The standout numbers from the final day of the Test series in Christchurch
Carey carves out a true defining moment with his finest hand
Australia's wicketkeeper-batter was coming under increased scrutiny but silenced all the talk in Christchurch
Cummins: Someone stood up and made themselves a matchwinner
Australia recovered from 80 for 5 to hunt down a challenging run chase in Christchurch
Day 3
Henry and Sears new ball surge gives New Zealand hope of famous win
Australia's uncertain top order was again exposed leaving them with a tough task to chase 279
The long-awaited New Zealand uprising against Australia
Ravindra, Mitchell, Latham, Henry and Sears all played crucial roles as a fantastic Test match unfolds in Christchurch
Day 2
Latham and Henry lead New Zealand's fightback in tense battle
Pat Cummins claimed the key wicket of a well-set Kane Williamson but a late dropped catch could hurt Australia
Matt Henry, New Zealand's man of steel, drags his team back into the contest
It has looked like Australia have a mental stranglehold over New Zealand, but Henry has suffered no such affliction
Labuschagne felt under no pressure during lean run of form
Australia batter also defends Alex Carey following a string of innings that began with potential but ended poorly
Day 1
Hazlewood dismantles New Zealand but Henry gives home side hope
Australia's top order was under pressure again but Marnus Labuschagne emerged from a lean run of scores
Hazlewood's mastery floors NZ at Hadlee's hometown
Fast bowler finds a way to break through New Zealand's plans on opening day of 2nd Test
Henry on NZ's batting - 'It's not a concern'
Fast bowler backs his team to bounce back and praises Josh Hazlewood for picking up a five-for
Others
Does Yashasvi Jaiswal now hold the record for most sixes in a Test series?
And has anyone dismissed a centurion with their first ball as Ben Stokes did in Dharamsala?
Lyon talks up Australia's 'belief' in tough chase
With 202 runs to get and six wickets in hand, the offspinner says there is confidence in the rest of the batting group
India and Australia are still the top dogs in Test cricket
Against England and New Zealand, they have exposed their opponents' flaws
Sears confirmed for Test debut, final call between Kuggeleijn and Santner
The fast bowler replaces Will O'Rourke in the New Zealand XI but a decision on the final spot remains to be made
Southee admits 'no hiding' from lack of wickets as form overshadows 100th Test
The New Zealand captain is under some pressure heading into the final Test of the season against Australia
Boland could get Shield release as big three make it seven from seven
Australia's frontline bowlers have been unchanged throughout the season which has meant no action for the reserves
Williamson on 100th Test: 'Still learning the art of batting'
New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi highlights how Williamson adapts his game as per opposition and conditions
Can New Zealand celebrate their centurions with a bounce back victory?
A settled Australia remain unchanged but the home side are again left pondering their spin options
