http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 – 2nd Test – Live Cricket Score and Update
New Zealand have assert their dominance on the 2nd Test after skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KS-Williamson-c1813 steadied the Kiwi’s second innings with a lead in excess of 150, on the second day at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, December 10, 2011.
The Australians had an appalling first session with the bat, and it took the tourists just a little of the post-lunch interval to skittle the hosts on 136, claiming a slight 14 runs lead.
Their start to the second innings also fell flat after a solid opening provided by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653 removed McCullum for 12, with Phil Hughes taking the catch.
On the same score, Guptill then gave his wicket away after hanging his bat to a delivery off Siddle with the ball falling safely into the gloves of wicket-keeper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BJ-Haddin-c1170. The player was disgusted with himself as he could have left the ball in the first place.
Ross http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942 came into the attack and his gentle medium pace did the trick.
He removed Ryder after the player completely missed a leg side ball and awkwardly stepped out of his crease, with Haddin showing quick reflexes to stump him brilliantly.
The loss of the top 3 batters shifted the balance momentarily in favour of the Aussies, but all hopes of another collapse was put to rest by some commanding batting from Taylor and Williamson.
Both collected easy boundaries and finally showed that there was life for the batters, who are willing to spend their time on the crease. The Kiwi skipper avoided confrontations and stroked the ball cleanly down the ground.
Williamson also looked composed in his knock and eluded an lbw shout after host’s skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 took a review. Just before the close of the intervals, both were batting in their thirties, looking to end the day without any more hiccups.
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