ICC Champions Trophy 2013: Australia v/s NZ - The Quick Flicks

The Bailey-Voges and Voges-Marsh Stands

With the top order wiped out, it was left to stand-in captain George Bailey and veteran batsman Adam Voges to resurrect the Australian innings. The two put on an enterprising 77-run stand in 96 balls as they mixed caution with aggression and safely negotiated the Kiwi bowlers before off-spinner Nathan McCullum removed the Aussie skipper for a well-made 55. Voges, likening his approach to that of the charismatic Steve Waugh, then added 42 runs with seamer Mitchell Marsh, thus setting the stage for all-rounder Glenn Maxwell to hit some quick runs. The Bailey-Voges pair reminded me of the numerous partnerships shared by Michael Bevan with the lower-middle order and the tail-enders. Solid, but too slow for ODI cricket, folks!