Twitter Reactions: Cameron Green, Alex Carey star in Australia's victory over New Zealand in a nail-biter
Cameron Green and Alex Carey scored brilliant half-centuries for Australia.
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Australia clinched a thriller against New Zealand by two wickets at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Cameron Green and Alex Carey put on a great show with the bat for the Men in Yellow.
Earlier in the game, Australia opted to bowl first after winning the toss and a blinder of a catch at point region from Glenn Maxwell sent back Martin Guptill for just six runs. Devon Conway and Kane Williamson saw off the new ball by taking their time initially and put on an 81-run partnership for the second wicket until Conway perished for 46. Williamson, despite putting the hard yards in, was removed for 45 off 71 balls and New Zealand needed some quick runs desperately.
The likes of Tom Latham (43) and Daryl Mitchell (26) got the innings moving with a brisk partnership, however, once the duo was dismissed, it was up to the lower middle order to provide the finishing kick. Contributions from James Neesham (16) and Mitchell Santner (13) helped the Kiwis to a score of 232/9 in 50 overs. Maxwell was the pick of the bowlers for Australia with 4/52 in his 10 overs while Josh Hazlewood picked up three wickets in his spell.
Trent Boult's new-ball spell leaves Australia in disarray
Chasing the moderate score, Australia were sent on to the backfoot straightaway with Trent Boult coming up with an amazing spell of swing bowling. The left-arm seamer picked up Aaron Finch, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne within the seventh over. Matt Henry joined the party as David Warner pulled one straight into the hands of the deep square leg fielder. Marcus Stoinis was cleaned up by Henry few balls later to leave the hosts reeling at 44 for 5.
Alex Carey (85) and Cameron Green steadied the ship with a fantastic 158-run partnership for the sixth wicket and bailed the side out of trouble. However, the visitors came back strong and picked up three wickets in a hurry to leave the Australian side at 207 for 8. Green kept his nerve till the end despite facing cramps, to remain unbeaten on 89 and proved to be a hero for the hosts, while Adam Zampa played a crucial hand with an unbeaten 13.
Here's how Twitter reacted to Australia's win
This match reminded me of aus vs nz 2015 Odis wc match which match nz won by 1 wicket this match was almostly like that match #AUSVNZ #ausvsnz #NZVAUS #NZVSAUS #Cricket #CricketTwitter #cricketfans #cricketlovers #odis #icc #espncricinfo
— JOYDEEP SINGH GILL (@joydeepgill39) September 6, 2022
The combination may work in Australia but what if their batting fails in the 1st innings of a crunch game and Australia are required to defend 200 odd. With just 3 bowlers, it doesn't inspire much confidence in me #AUSvsNZ #NZvsAUS #CricketTwitter #AUSvNZ #NZvAUS
— vineet jacob (@JacobVineet) September 6, 2022
I think @AaronFinch5 is the luckiest cricketer ever to play for Australia.. even after so many failures he not only retained his place but also leading the team 😁 but on serious note @cricketcomau should now think of a better top order partner for Warner #AUSvNZ
— pratap purohit🇮🇳🇮🇳🏏 (@Pratap1808) September 6, 2022
An ODI classic!#Cricket #AUSvNZ #CameronGreen #Australia pic.twitter.com/4ceLuqZDTS
— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) September 6, 2022
What a win by Australia.
— Muhammad Arsalan (@iamarsalan_6) September 6, 2022
Australia one point 44/5 and chasing 233 runs from then Australia chase down and won the first ODI match by 2 wickets.
Alex Carey and Cameron green is the stars for Australia.#AUSvNZ
Australia were 44/5 at one stage chasing New Zealand's 232/9, won after yet another famous 'Australian fight back' (Carey 85, Green 89*). The mighty Aussies are the greatest cricketing nation for a reason. Who said ODI cricket is dying? 🇦🇺 @cricketcomau #AUSvNZ #Cricket
— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) September 6, 2022
In barely a week we've seen Cam Green's best contributions for Australia with bat and ball (statistically).
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) September 6, 2022
If that's not a reason for more home ODIs in Aug-Sep, then I don't know what is. #AUSvNZHow privileged are we all to have seen the start of Cam Green. He’s getting better and better every summer, yet he’s still so young!!! Hope to see a very long and successful career from this kid 🫶🏼 #AUSvNZ
— Ella 🦅🦅 (@ellapk3) September 6, 2022Tonight is yet another example as to why ODI cricket is clearly still the best white ball version of the game. #AUSvNZ
— Adam White (@White_Adam) September 6, 202244-5 to chased 233 in the end 😍
— APKᶜᶦⁿᵉᵐᵃᵃᵛᵃᶦ ⁿᵉˢᶦᵖᵃᵛᵃⁿ🎞🎬 (@smithpraveen55) September 6, 2022
Tricky run chase in bowling pitch finally our boys did well
A Fighting knock from cam green with injured leg (89*) 🥰
Big innings due has been resolved by Alex carey well maded 84 comes in crucial time 👏🏻
Finally... zampa cameo 😍#AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/SCWARLAvuz
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