NZ Vs Aus 1st Test: Glenn Phillips created history in the first Test match between New Zealand and Australia, as the all-rounder became the first New Zealand spinner in 16 years to take a five-wicket haul in a home Test match. The iconic feat was achieved at the Basin Reserve Stadium in Wellington, on Saturday, March 2, with the dismissal of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green. The moment came in the 45th over of the second innings of the reigning World Test champions, at the score of 146/7, via an otstanding catch by Will Young at short leg, which helped New Zealand getting rid of the dangerous Australian.
New Zealand Need 258 More Runs To Win
New Zealand are chasing a challenging target of 369 in the fourth innings on a tricky surface in the first Test match against Australia. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, New Zealand got off to an adverse start as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja made a terrific start to Australia's innings. The New South Wales-based pair couldn't capitalise on a good start and the Black Caps made a comeback to reduce Australia from 61/0 to 89/4.
A world-class unbeaten 174 from Cameron Green, alongisde few chip in's from lower order dragged Australia past 375-run mark as they were bundled out for 383. In reply, New Zealand got off to a horrific start as they were reduced to 29/5 which included the infamous run out of Kane Williamson, and after a dismal batting performance from the batters, New Zealand managed merely 179 in their first innings.
Australia faced the stern challenge of surviving on the tricky surface, and the Aussies failed to live up to it, as excellent bowling from Kiwi bowlers reduced the Pat Cummins-led side to 164 in their second innings. New Zealand are 111/3 in their fourth innings, with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell to resume the proceedings on Sunday, Day 4.