12/12/2011

Bracewell brings a remarkable victory for New Zealand


Bracewell guides New Zealand to the victory
Hobart, November 12: Doug Bracewell's haul of 6 wickets claimed a dramatic seven-run Test victory for the Black Caps over Ausies, their first in Autralia since 1985, to level the series 1-1.
Australia started the chase of 241 runs very well but Bracewell removed Ponting, Michael Clarke and Michael Hussey, all on 159. The hosts still had 5 wickets in hand. Ausies were requiring just 49 for 5 wickets, when Southee claimed two wickets in a over before Bracewell took last three wickets to win the match.
Australian Opener David Warner put a brave resistance for a not-out century but but the wickes at the other end fell continuesly as the fell short seven runs.

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