Marsh bucked the trend of bowler dominance, standing resolute and looking comfortable against the Kiwis’ attack. The pair put on 140 for the 6th wicket.
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New Zealand would have liked a bit more insurance than the target 279, but, as the annuals of cricket will attest, any fourth-innings score over 250 is tough.