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
New Zealand had started the fourth day with hope but that soon evaporated once the offspinner got to work
"There's the real sense of calm out there when you know you've got someone that good," says Australia captain Pat Cummins
A look at some of the key stats from the opening Test between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington
The young quick left the field with a hamstring problem with an update expected on Monday
The visitors lost 6 for 37 but a target of 369 would mean breaking records 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
Despite losing Smith and Labuschagne cheaply in their second innings, Australia remain in a dominant position
Australia's lower order returns have been a concern but in Wellington they more than play their role
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
Battling cramp, and a Matt Henry-inspired NZ attack on a green pitch in Wellington, the allrounder held his team together in style
While some struggled to switch between formats and others continued their lean patch, Green continued his red-ball form from the Sheffield Shield
Carey's form a cause for concern for the visitors as his batting average slips under 30
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
"The majority of the team is settled," Southee said about the final XI
Further scans on the opener's thumb revealed damage from the blow he took in the T20I series
New Zealand left-arm quick retires after being told he would not be selected in the upcoming series against Australia
His overseas record is not great either but he has fond memories of playing against New Zealand
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
Pat Cummins confirmed his XI for Wellington but the home side will make a late call on their final spot