Sport | Carey’s 98 drags Australia home in New Zealand Test thriller

Australia's Alex Carey of Australia celebrates his half century during day four of the second Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 11 March 2024. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Australia’s Alex Carey of Australia celebrates his half century during day four of the second Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on 11 March 2024. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

An unbeaten 98 from Alex Carey and a formidable partnership with Mitchell Marsh rescued Australia from a dire position to set up a three-wicket victory in a tense second Test against New Zealand on Monday.

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