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New Zealand are 199 for six, chasing 583 for victory at tea on the third day of the second cricket test in Wellington

New Zealand are 199 for six, chasing 583 for victory at tea on the third day of the second cricket test in Wellington

8 December 2024

The Black Caps are clinging to survival, mainly through the exploits of a revitalised Tom Blundell.

The Wellington College old boy has offered a glimpse of his sparkling best, marching to 86 with a penchant to hit spinner Shoaib Bashir over the sight screen towards his past school.

He's received able support, initially from Daryl Mitchell with 32 in a partnership of 47 and currently from Nathan Smith with 25 in a partnership of 58.

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12 Dec: The Black Sticks women have named their squad for two tests and two practice matches against the United States in Auckland next month

10 Dec: Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is confident he'll be able to prove his fitness for the third test against India in Brisbane starting Saturday

09 Dec: Are the New Zealand test cricketers spooked by England's current aggressive strategy?

09 Dec: England captain Ben Stokes has saluted his side's ability to adapt to adversity in their 323-run second cricket test win over New Zealand at Wellington to take an unassailable 2-nil series lead

08 Dec: After losing to India by 295 runs in Perth, the Australian's have redeemed themselves by handing India a 10-wicket thrashing in the second test in Adelaide

08 Dec: England resume on 378 for five, a lead of 533 when the third day of the second cricket test starts against New Zealand in Wellington

08 Dec: Australia have a vice-like grip on the second cricket test against India - after a strong day two effort in the day-night clash in Adelaide

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