Carey, Marsh lead Australia to 2-0 Test series win after tense finish at Hagley Oval

Australia defeated New Zealand by three wickets in the second Test in Christchurch on Monday to seal the series the two-match series 2-0. The visitors completed the 279 target for the loss of seven wickets with Alex Carey scoring 98 not out and Mitchell Marsh (80) forging on a 140-run rescue partnership.

“I’m thrilled. Was a great series, this game ebbed and flowed. Back against the wall last night, they came hard and put us under pressure. So nice to get home. Two quality bowlers in Tim (Southee) and Matt Henry, they were superb, the ball was nipping around, but Mitch took them on and took the pressure off me. His intent was amazing,” Player of the Match Carey said after the series win.

“Travis (Head) is one of those players who keeps the scoreboard moving, that was the message today (from the management), to keep playing the way we can and take any opportunity (to score) when we got, I think we did just. I was just happy to be at the non-striker’s end and didn’t want to face another ball (on his 98*). I have to thank the bowlers for that (on equalling Adam Gilchrist’s record of 10 dismissals for a match), but it’s a nice little stat.”

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