Cameron Green Blazes To Second Test Ton In 46 Balls, Rescuing Australia In Wellington Clash
This century, his second in international cricket, was crucial in reviving Australia's innings after Matt Henry's early burst exposed their top order.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green stole the show on day one of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington. His unbeaten knock of 103 runs (155 balls) steered Australia to a respectable 279/9 after a precarious start.
Sent in to bat, Australia found themselves at 89/4, with key batsmen like Smith (31) and Khawaja (33) dismissed early. Green, however, along with Mitchell Marsh (40), stitched together a crucial 67-run partnership, reviving their innings.
Green's knock was particularly noteworthy. He accelerated from 50 to 100 in just 46 balls, showcasing his intent on a challenging wicket. This century, his second in international cricket, was crucial in reviving Australia's innings after Matt Henry's early burst exposed their top order.
Reflecting on his performance, Green highlighted the importance of his knock and praised his teammates' resilience, particularly Marsh, whose familiarity with him from playing for Western Australia aided their understanding. He acknowledged the difficulty of the conditions and emphasized the need for someone to anchor the innings, a role he embraced admirably.
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Despite Green's heroics, New Zealand's bowlers, led by Henry (4/43), continued to pose a threat, with significant contributions from O'Rourke and Kuggeleijn (2 wickets each). As Australia resumes their innings on Day 2, Green and Hazlewood will aim to build on their score.
While other batsmen like Labuschagne (1), Head (1), and Carey (10) fell cheaply, Green's crucial century provides hope for Australia to post a competitive first-innings total. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams showcasing their fighting spirit.
