Boult thanks 'amazing' fans for Boxing Day support
He stressed that his team had its work cut out after picking up just four wickets on Day one
25/12Result
2nd Test, ICC World Test Championship at Melbourne, Dec 26-29 2019
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![Australia]( "Australia")
467 & 168/5d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
148 & 240 (71 ov)
Player of the Match
25/12Result
2nd Test, ICC World Test Championship at Melbourne, Dec 26-29 2019
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![Australia]( "Australia")
467 & 168/5d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
148 & 240 (71 ov)
Player of the Match
'I enjoyed the red ball coming back' - Smith
Steven Smith says the red ball reacts more consistently off the pitch than the pink one
Match Coverage
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The Australia captain looked set for a maiden Test ton until he was given out on review
Inspirational Tom Blundell stands apart in defeat
The opener's brilliant century gave the visiting fans at the MCG something to cheer for
MCG magic proves Pat Cummins rules the world
If the seamer can maintain this level for the rest of his career, he might just end up being the greatest ever
Pat Cummins' long wait for an lbw and Wagner's rapid 200
Neil Wagner becomes second-quickest New Zealander to 200 Test wickets
Trent Boult out of SCG Test after fracturing hand
He was hit on the gloves by Mitchell Starc during New Zealand's first innings at MCG
