Kane Williamson attempted to go for a single after tapping the ball to cover, but a miscommunication with Devon Conway left him stuck in no-land. man’s
Australia defeated New Zealand in the second One-Day International on Thursday, giving them a commanding 2-0 series lead. While they bowled New Zealand out for a pitiful score of 82 to claim a 113-run victory, they did fail to capitalize on a good opportunity to run out the visitors early in their innings. With the ball, Mitchell Starc gave Australia the ideal start by dismissing Martin Guptill in the first over as Australia was defending 196. Australia fluffed their lines, which may have resulted in another dismissal after the very next delivery.
Kane Williamson attempted to go for a single after tapping the ball to cover, but a miscommunication with Devon Conway left him stuck in no-land. man’s
Sean Abbott, who was sprinting to his right from the point, was unable to take up the ball right away, making the dismissal difficult. Williamson would have been out of the crease had Abbott not fumbled; instead, he picked up the ball on his second attempt and threw it to wicketkeeper Alex Carey. However, the gloveman picked up the ball in front of the stumps and attempted to throw it behind him at the stumps but missed, allowing the New Zealand captain to return safely.
Australia hilariously blows a last-second chance.
Australia’s batting order was destroyed by New Zealand after a superb start with the ball, but the hosts were able to reach 195/9 in 50 overs thanks to Steve Smith’s 61 and some solid rearguard play from Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.
Despite attempts to consolidate and form partnerships after losing Guptill early on, wickets continued to fall, and Australia eventually bowled out New Zealand for 82 in 33 overs.
With a result of 5/35, Adam Zampa set a new career high. Starc and Abbott both took two wickets. With one game remaining, Australia won the series with a wicket from Marcus Stoinis.
