New Zealand vs Australia Result – 2nd Test

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2nd Test • Australia tour of New Zealand

NZ

162/10 & 372/10 (108.2)

AUS

256/10 & 281/7 (65)

Australia won by 3 wickets

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End of over 65 (9 runs)

Pat Cummins 32 (44)

Alex Carey 98 (123)

AUS 281/7

Ben Sears 17-4-90-2

64.6

4

Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, Four

64.5

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Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

64.4

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Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

64.3

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Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

64.2

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Ben Sears to Alex Carey, 1 run

64.1

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Ben Sears to Alex Carey, Four

End of over 64 (9 runs)

Pat Cummins 28 (40)

Alex Carey 93 (121)

AUS 272/7

Matt Henry 19-2-94-1

63.6

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Matt Henry to Pat Cummins, Four

63.5

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Matt Henry to Pat Cummins, no run

63.4

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Matt Henry to Pat Cummins, no run

63.3

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Matt Henry to Alex Carey, 1 run

63.2

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Matt Henry to Alex Carey, no run

63.1

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Matt Henry to Alex Carey, Four

End of over 63 (7 runs)

Alex Carey 88 (118)

Pat Cummins 24 (37)

AUS 263/7

Ben Sears 16-4-81-2

62.6

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Ben Sears to Alex Carey, 1 run

62.5

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Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, 3 runs

62.4

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Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

62.3

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Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

62.2

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Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

62.2

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Ben Sears to Alex Carey, 2 no ball

62.1

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Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, 1 run

End of over 62 (8 runs)

Alex Carey 86 (116)

Pat Cummins 20 (32)

AUS 256/7

Glenn Phillips 12-0-27-2

61.6

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Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, no run

61.5

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Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, no run

61.4

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Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, no run

61.3

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Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, no run

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Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, Four

Match Summary

New Zealand and Australia met in 2nd Test of Australia tour of New Zealand, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 64.6: Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, Four | 64.1: Ben Sears to Alex Carey, Four | 63.6: Matt Henry to Pat Cummins, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Australia won by 3 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

64.6: Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, Four
64.1: Ben Sears to Alex Carey, Four
63.6: Matt Henry to Pat Cummins, Four
63.1: Matt Henry to Alex Carey, Four
61.2: Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Australia won by 3 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 64.6: Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 65 (9 runs)

Pat Cummins 32 (44)

Alex Carey 98 (123)

AUS 281/7

Ben Sears 17-4-90-2

64.6 4 Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, Four

64.5 0 Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

64.4 0 Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

64.3 0 Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

64.2 1 Ben Sears to Alex Carey, 1 run

64.1 4 Ben Sears to Alex Carey, Four

End of over 64 (9 runs)

Pat Cummins 28 (40)

Alex Carey 93 (121)

AUS 272/7

Matt Henry 19-2-94-1

63.6 4 Matt Henry to Pat Cummins, Four

63.5 0 Matt Henry to Pat Cummins, no run

63.4 0 Matt Henry to Pat Cummins, no run

63.3 1 Matt Henry to Alex Carey, 1 run

63.2 0 Matt Henry to Alex Carey, no run

63.1 4 Matt Henry to Alex Carey, Four

End of over 63 (7 runs)

Alex Carey 88 (118)

Pat Cummins 24 (37)

AUS 263/7

Ben Sears 16-4-81-2

62.6 1 Ben Sears to Alex Carey, 1 run

62.5 3 Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, 3 runs

62.4 0 Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

62.3 0 Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

62.2 0 Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, no run

62.2 2N Ben Sears to Alex Carey, 2 no ball

62.1 1 Ben Sears to Pat Cummins, 1 run

End of over 62 (8 runs)

Alex Carey 86 (116)

Pat Cummins 20 (32)

AUS 256/7

Glenn Phillips 12-0-27-2

61.6 0 Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, no run

61.5 0 Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, no run

61.4 0 Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, no run

61.3 0 Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, no run

61.2 4 Glenn Phillips to Alex Carey, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test match?
Australia won by 3 wickets.

What is the New Zealand vs Australia 2nd Test?
New Zealand vs Australia is the 2nd Test of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch New Zealand vs Australia live score?
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