NZ vs AUS First Test, Day 1 Highlights: Turning points, match analysis, stats and more
Australia made 279/9 on Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand.
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New Zealand would be extremely happy with their performance on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Opting to bowl first, the Tim Southee-led side picked up four quick wickets as Australia were reduced to 89/4 at one stage. However, Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh built a crucial 67-run partnership, which brought the momentum back to Australia.
However, it lasted for a very brief time. After Matt Henry broke the partnership, wickets fell like a house of cards. Green in the meantime continued to dominate with the bat, as he hit a brilliant century under difficult circumstances. He played an aggressive brand of cricket towards the latter half of his innings but got very little support from the other batters.
Meanwhile, Steven Smith, who was promoted in the order after David Warner’s retirement, failed to convert his start. After not being able to deliver in his first three innings as an opener, Smith did a commendable job in the second innings of the last Test against West Indies. However, he failed to get the job done. In his first game away from home as an opener, Smith made 31 runs - something that the former captain won’t be happy with.
His opening partner Usman Khawaja meanwhile made 33 runs off 118 deliveries. Travis Head made just one run, while Alex Carey hit 10 runs. Notably, Green’s innings kept Australia in the hunt as the visitors posted 279/9 on Day 1 of the first Test of the series. With the ball, Matt Henry picked up four wickets, while William O'Rourke and Scott Kuggeleijn picked up two wickets each.
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New Zealand would hope to pick the final wicket early on Day 2 and put pressure on Australia with the bat. Rachin Ravindra, who was ruled out of the second and third T20I of the series, has made his return in the first Test and will be key with the bat, as he recently hit a double century against South Africa. Other than him, Kane Williamson will be key, as he is in phenomenal form at the moment.
Here's how X reacted:
Stokes This, Jadeja That looool
— BABAR AZAM🫡 (@babarazam1940) February 29, 2024
Here is The Best All rounder in the world............!!!!#RCB #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/ypASVf7Hq3
New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test Day 1: Australia finish day on 279/9
— Rajan Mishra (@RajanMi83929551) February 29, 2024
🇳🇿 v 🇦🇺#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/TEPXbJ8mYz
🚨🚨🚨: HUNDRED FOR CAMERON GREEN !!!!
— Abdul Wahab (@AbdulWahab20847) February 29, 2024
in 154 balls with 16 fours......!!!
Australia were 89-4 ,no player crossed 40 and Their New Number 4 came to the Rescue.#RCB #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/UXpkYwUoa9
🚨🚨🚨: HUNDRED FOR CAMERON GREEN !!!!
— Rajan Mishra (@RajanMi83929551) February 29, 2024
in 154 balls with 16 fours......!!!
Australia were 89-4 ,no player crossed 40 and Their New Number 4 came to the Rescue.#RCB #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/iXPDHIqZCl
A 💯 under pressure!
— Rajan Mishra (@RajanMi83929551) February 29, 2024
A brilliant century from Cameron Green 👏#NZvAUS | #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/DKsZSEpmvn
#AUSvsNZ#camerongreen
— Shiva𝕞 Rajput (@shivamr75742206) February 29, 2024
What a hundred-level masterclass from Cameron Green!
Recall that in order to be ready for the Test match against New Zealand, he recently participated in First Class cricket.
At last, he's here. pic.twitter.com/vs7EUcMS8B
Virat Kohli.
— satyam Yadav (@SatyamY02458475) February 29, 2024
- Faf Du Plessis.
- Glenn Maxwell.
- Cameron Green.
RCB with some amazing players in the batting order. 🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/HoK7V2VE59
Cameron Green's Test Hundreds:
— SportMAN (@impankajk007) February 29, 2024
First fifty - 108 balls.
Next Fifty - 46 balls.
What a Test hundred by Cameron Green against New Zealand . pic.twitter.com/auXrALkqWe
HUNDRED FOR CAMERON GREEN...!
— SportMAN (@impankajk007) February 29, 2024
Australia at one stage 89/4 and he scored 103* runs 153 balls against New Zealand in New Zealand in tough situation - One of the Best Test Hundred by Cameron Green. pic.twitter.com/miRaYFKmiH
HUNDRED BY CAMERON GREEN...!!!! 🫡
— Vajid Sheikh (@VajidCricket001) February 29, 2024
What an innings by the superstar - Australia in deep trouble and Green steps up. A knock to remember by Green! pic.twitter.com/MfNQ9mvPGX
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