Welcome to the highlights of New Zealand vs Australia 2nd ODI - 1998 Australia tour of New Zealand 4-match ODI series - The second One-Day International cricket match between New Zealand and Australia was played at Basin Reserve, Wellington on February 10, 1998.
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| Mark Waugh checks his bat © Barry Durrant/Getty Images |
Match Overview:
Mark Waugh's stroke-filled 85, Darren Lehmann's classy half-century, All-round display from Michael Bevan and Steve Waugh helped to Australia sealed a 66-run and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the second ODI.
In-Depth Match Highlights:
Australia scored 297-6 in 50 overs with top scorer by Mark Waugh struck 85 off 112-ball including 7-fours.
Darren Lehmann cracked a 62 off 66-balls including 4-fours, Steve Waugh blasted a 47 off 40-balls included 3-fours & a six with strike rate of 117.50.
Michael Bevan cracked a run-a-ball 39-runs including 3-fours and Ricky Ponting hit 26 off 30-balls included 2-fours.
New Zealand best bowler by Shayne O'Connor picked up 3-wickets and one for Nathan Astle - Dion Nash.
New Zealand bowled out for 231 in 47.3 overs with top scorer by Chris Cairns cracked a 67 off 76-balls including 6-fours & a six.
Chris Harris hit 45 off 47-balls including 2-fours & a six, Nathan Astle struck 37 off 55-balls included 4-fours & a six.
Craig McMillan cracked a 25 off 41-balls including 3-fours and Dion Nash scored 23 off 36-balls contained a boundary.
Australia best bowler by Michael Bevan picked up 3-wickets for 54-runs in 10-overs including a maiden, Steve Waugh took 2-wickets and one for Adam Dale - Gavin Robertson.
Mark Waugh named Player of the match for his stroke-filled 85 off facing 112-balls including 7-fours.
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