The first Test of the trans-Tasman rivalry between NZ vs AUS at the Basin Reserve in Wellington has firmly tilted in the visitors’ favor. The Kiwi squad was all out for just 179 runs in the first inning after the Kangaroo team scored 383 runs in the first inning. Australia amassed a massive 204-run advantage based on the first inning in this manner.
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Green-Hazelwood’s historic collaboration
Australia scored 279/9 on the second day to advance their first inning. With a record partnership of 116 runs for the final wicket, Cameron Green (174*) and Josh Hazlewood (22), they kept the Kiwi bowlers desperate for wickets. In Australia’s match against New Zealand, they formed the most significant partnership for Australia’s 10th wicket. In Australian Test history, Green and Hazelwood’s partnership for the tenth wicket ranks fourth.
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Matt Henry caught Josh Hazlewood by Rachin Ravindra to finish Australia’s opening inning. Matt Henry gave New Zealand a maximum of five wickets. Scott Kuzelgin and William O’Rourke each claimed two wickets. Rachin Ravindra’s account included one wicket.
Kiwis caught up in the spin of Nathan Lyon
The start of New Zealand’s first innings could have been better. In the sixth over, Mitchell Starc clean-bowled Tom Latham (5). The final ball of this over tragically saw Kane Williamson run out. Williamson was not able to access the account. Rachin Ravindra was caught by Lyon by Josh Hazlewood, dealing New Zealand’s third blow. Ravindra was likewise unable to access the account. On just 29 runs, New Zealand had lost five wickets. The other batters fell short; however, Glenn Phillips (71), Matt Henry (42), and others could confront the Australian bowlers. In 43.1 overs, New Zealand’s innings was all out for 179 runs. Nathan Lyon bagged Australia’s highest four wickets. Hazlewood Josh took two wickets. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, and Mitchell Starc each had one success.
Australia in Sight of Victory
With three days remaining in the Test, Australia is in a solid position to secure victory. They enforced the follow-on, putting the pressure back on New Zealand’s fragile batting lineup. Early inroads into the second innings have further strengthened Australia’s grip on the match.
While New Zealand still has a fighting chance, they face an uphill battle against a confident Australian team. With Australia comfortably leading the way, the rest of the Test looks to be a thrilling struggle between bat and ball.
