New Zealand vs Australia cricket 2016: Live coverage of the first Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington
AUSTRALIA wrapped up a thumping first Test victory over New Zealand with a day and a half to spare. Here’s how the action unfolded.
AUSTRALIA has motored to a crushing win over New Zealand that’s taken the Aussies a step closer to the No.1 Test ranking.
Steve Smith’s side wrapped up victory by an innings and 52 runs midway through day four of the first Test in Wellington, with Mitchell Marsh bowling Trent Boult to clean up the Kiwis for 327 in their second innings.
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Mark Craig put up some stubborn resistance while fellow tailender Tim Southee provided plenty of entertainment with his 48 off just 23 balls, an innings that featured three sixes before he was the ninth wicket to fall in the innings and the fourth taken by the spin of Nathan Lyon.
A short while earlier Doug Bracewell was trapped lbw by Josh Hazlewood.
Prior to lunch Mitch Marsh, Jackson Bird and Lyon took a wicket each as the Kiwis slid towards a big defeat.
Peter Siddle didn’t bowl after coming down with back spasms on Sunday.
The results means Australia secures the Trans-Tasman Trophy after winning last year’s series 2-0.
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Originally published as New Zealand vs Australia cricket 2016: Live coverage of the first Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington
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