Cricket-Carey shines as Australia find a way to win in Christchurch

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - Australia Practice - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - November 3, 2023 Australia's Alex Carey inspects the pitch during practice REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

(Reuters) - Alex Carey scored a magnificent unbeaten 98 to drive Australia to victory over New Zealand by three wickets in a tense conclusion to the second test in Christchurch on Monday, sealing a 2-0 series sweep for the visitors.

Wicketkeeper Carey combined with Mitchell Marsh in a match-winning partnership of 140 for the sixth wicket and then teamed up with captain Pat Cummins as Australia chased down their 279-run victory target before tea on day four.