Australia moved above New Zealand into second place in the World Test Championship rankings after a 2-0 win over their trans-Tasman rivals in Christchurch on Monday. The win in the second Test helped Australia take 12 points on their way to retaining the World Test title. After 12 games, Australia’s score improved from 59.09 to 62.50. New Zealand dropped from 60 percentage points to 50 percentage points, ranking third. They have played six games.
India has won six out of nine matches and continues to lead the points table at 68.51.
One man stepped up in crucial moments: Cummins after series win over New Zealand
Cummins praised his team’s fearless attitude and singled out goalkeeper Carey for his efforts during the series, saying the story of Rubber was a player who stepped up when needed.
Alex Carey’s hard work, Mitchell Marsh’s 80 and Pat Cummins’ late heroics help Australia beat in second Test defeated New Zealand and sealed the series.
Australia won the first Test by 172 runs in Wellington last month. Carey ended up with 98 not out and Cummins (32 not out) bowled New Zealand debutant Ben Sears (4/90) with his double-wicket catch off Mitchell. Mitchell Marsh and Starc, who earlier looked to take New Zealand back up the points table. match.
Ultimately, a 61-run partnership between Cummins and Carey sealed the deal for Australia.
“If the scoreboard isn’t moving you always feel like you’re in the middle of the match (bowling-wise), but if they just taper off then it seems like everything is happening very quickly.
“So that was the goal today – always stay busy. Keep the run rate, inch by inch, closer,” Cummins said after the game.
Cummins believes New Zealand’s 92-run first-innings lead played a major role in Australia’s success in the tight contest.
“That day, they were very quick. Then, the pitch got flat and it was a bit difficult for the bowlers. But, yes, a first-innings lead is always key.
“I think the story of this series is one guy stood up in a clutch moment and we didn’t necessarily play the whole game, but you know, someone stood up and made themselves the game-winner. (We) kept finding ways to win. It’s a really good team,” he said.
“Amazing win, little by little, the kids were fantastic today.”
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