Lyon spins Australia to handsome victory with ten-wicket match haul
New Zealand had started the fourth day with hope but that soon evaporated once the offspinner got to work
28/02Result
1st Test, Australia tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Feb 29-Mar 3 2024
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![Australia]( "Australia")
383 & 164 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
179 & 196 (64.4 ov)
Player of the Match
28/02Result
1st Test, Australia tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Feb 29-Mar 3 2024
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![Australia]( "Australia")
383 & 164 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
179 & 196 (64.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Captain's dream Lyon ensures that plan A gets the job done for Australia
"There's the real sense of calm out there when you know you've got someone that good," says Australia captain Pat Cummins
Nathan Lyon matches Muralidaran and Shane Warne, Australia's streak against New Zealand
A look at some of the key stats from the opening Test between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington
Southee leaves door ajar for shock Wagner recall amid O'Rourke doubt
The young quick left the field with a hamstring problem with an update expected on Monday
Day 3
Phillips, Ravindra give New Zealand hope but Lyon remains Australia's ace
The visitors lost 6 for 37 but a target of 369 would mean breaking records for New Zealand
No Wagner, no cry - Glenn Phillips is on the job for New Zealand
On a day when New Zealand had to put up a fight, Glenn Phillips took it upon himself to show the way, returning a memorable five-for
Day 2
Green's 174* helps Australia secure big lead as New Zealand collapse for 179
Despite losing Smith and Labuschagne cheaply in their second innings, Australia remain in a dominant position
Green's quick learning and Hazlewood's redemption pile on pain for New Zealand
Australia's lower order returns have been a concern but in Wellington they more than play their role
When 'mini-Buddha' lost his calm and New Zealand lost the plot, again
Williamson's diabolical run-out and Southee's drop on the last ball of the day summed up New Zealand's mental block against Australia in Test cricket
Day 1
Green's masterful century lifts Australia in challenging conditions
Battling cramp, and a Matt Henry-inspired NZ attack on a green pitch in Wellington, the allrounder held his team together in style
Green's red-ball rhythm proves he is the real deal
While some struggled to switch between formats and others continued their lean patch, Green continued his red-ball form from the Sheffield Shield
Others
'No doubt there will be frustration' - Lyon after Australia collapse against Phillips
Carey's form a cause for concern for the visitors as his batting average slips under 30
Inside knowledge could aid Australia but batting concerns linger
If the visitors need any advice about local conditions they can turn to Daniel Vettori but success on this tour shouldn't be taken for granted
Wellington rain leaves New Zealand waiting to decide on fourth bowler
"The majority of the team is settled," Southee said about the final XI
Conway ruled out of opening Test against Australia
Further scans on the opener's thumb revealed damage from the blow he took in the T20I series
Neil Wagner retires from international cricket
New Zealand left-arm quick retires after being told he would not be selected in the upcoming series against Australia
Labuschagne confident of finding form by batting more and more
His overseas record is not great either but he has fond memories of playing against New Zealand
Big Brother makes rare trip across the Tasman for high-stakes contest
New Zealand have won one Test against Australia since 1993, and in ten Tests at home this century, they have lost nine and drawn one
New Zealand hunt rare Australia success to maintain World Test Championship lead
Pat Cummins confirmed his XI for Wellington but the home side will make a late call on their final spot
