Cameron Green, Alex Carey star in sensational fightback as Australia beat New Zealand in thrilling ODI
India Today
Australia rode on a stunning counter-attacking partnership between Cameron Green and Alex Carey as they recovered from 44 for 5 to chase down a 233-run target against New Zealand in Cairns on Tuesday, September 6.
Australia came up with a stunning fightback to complete a 2-wicket win over Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the first of a 3-match ODI series on Tuesday, September 6. The Cazaly Stadium in Cairns, which was hosting a first international match in 8 years, could not have asked for a better contest as Australia won a hard-fought contest.
Australia were reeling at 44 for 5 at the end of the 12th over after they were set a par target of 233 by the visitors. A stunning new-ball burst from Trent Boult and Matt Henry jolted the Australia top-order as the big guns failed to get going.
Australia vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Highlights
Boult ran through the top-order, removing Aaron Finch for 5 as early as his 2nd over. The Australia captain is going through an extended lean patch. He has gotten out for single-digit scores 6 times in his last 7 innings.
Boult also sent back Steve Smith (1) and Marnus Labuschagne (0) as Australia slippted to 27/3 after Matt Henry removed David Warner, who got a start (20 off 25).
With all-rounder Marcus Stoinis also falling for 5, the pressure was on Alex Carey and Cameron Green as New Zealand pacers had their tails up.
However, Green and Carey led a remarkable recovery, mixing caution with aggression. The duo added 158-run stand for the 6th wicket. Carey hit 8 boundaries and a six for his 99-ball 85 while Green remained unbeaten and took the hosts past the finish line with a 92-ball 89.
