[Video] Matt Henry’s exceptional delivery forces Cameron Green to his knees

Matt Henry’s Masterstroke: The Ball That Defined Day 1

In an electrifying start to the second Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, Australia and New Zealand clashed in a thrilling encounter.

Choosing to bowl first after winning the toss, Australia displayed a stellar performance, limiting New Zealand to a modest total of 162 runs. Josh Hazlewood’s remarkable five-wicket haul put the Black Caps under pressure.

Matt Henry claimed the spotlight on the Kiwi side with a delivery that dismissed Cameron Green, the centurion from the previous Test, and could be the series’ standout ball.

Green, solid at 25 off 40 balls, faced Matt Henry in the 27th over’s last delivery. With superb seam movement and length, Henry’s delivery found the gap between Green’s bat and pad, clipping the top of the off-stump.

Henry’s prowess in swinging the ball and his precise delivery to Green showcased the intensity of the match. Ending day 1 with three key wickets, Matt Henry left Australia at 124/4, trailing by 38 runs.