Published 22:26 IST, December 13th 2019
WATCH: Mitchell Starc cleans up Neil Wagner for a golden duck with an ordinary delivery
Mitchell Starc was rewarded with nightwatchman Neil Wagner's wicket by an ordinary delivery during the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth
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Mitchell Starc rattled New Zealand batting line-up with his fiery pace on Day 2 of first Test match at Optus Stadium in Perth. He bowled at an accurate line and length and did t allow Kiwi batsmen to score runs and was eventually rewarded with some key wickets as Black Caps lost half ir side. However, it was wicket of Neil Wagner which was a delight to watch.
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Mitchell Starc cleans up Neil Wagner for a golden duck
It seems like tall Aussie pacer had saved his best for 29th over. On final delivery of that over, Starc had bowled a full delivery outside off stump. Neil Wagner who was sent out as a nightwatchman was totally clueless about wher he had to play a shot or defend it. It was an ordinary delivery that had a lot of pace in it and that is what had done trick in end. In a confused state of mind, Wagner decided to needlessly put his bat on an off-stump delivery. Unfortunately for him, ball took inside edge and shattered stumps and Kiwi pacer had to make his way back for a golden duck. Meanwhile, Australian speedster had also picked up two wickets in two consecutive deliveries but was denied a hat-trick on following ball. video was posted by Cricket Australia on ir official Twitter handle.
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Australia gain command
Australia who were bowled out for 416 ensured that New Zealand were in a spot of bor in Day-Night Test match. visitors were reduced to 1/2 and n 97/5. At end of play on Day 2, Kiwis were placed at 109/5 with Ross Taylor unbeaten on 66 and Henry Nicholls batting at 7. Mitchell Starc did most of dam with figures of 4/31 at an ecomy rate of 2.82 including a maiden.
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21:41 IST, December 13th 2019