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Cameron Green was the star of the day in the opening Test against New Zealand in Wellington. He slammed an unbeaten 174 adding a massive 116-run partnership with Josh Hazlewood to propel Australia to a more than a decent total of 383 runs in the first innings. His 174-run knock is the fifth highest individual score for the Australian batter in New Zealand.
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New Zealand, on the other hand, would be disappointed with their efforts as they let Australia off the hook after having them four down for less than 100 runs. But more than that, their batters disappointed a lot folding for 179 runs only and conceding a lot of 204 runs.
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Matt Henry was the best bowler for them in the first innings picking up a sensational five-wicket haul for just 70 runs. Henry was one of the reasons why Australia struggled on the opening day. But it took a lot of time for the pacer to pick his fifth wicket on the second day but when he did, it was worth the wait as he roared in celebration.
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Glenn Phillips was the lone warrior for New Zealand alongside Tom Blundell with the bat. At one stage, the hosts were struggling at 29/5 staring at a massive deficit in the first innings. But then, Phillips took the aggressive route and scored runs at a fast pace helping his team recover from a disastrous start. Phillips scored 71 runs off 70 balls while Blundell also scored 33 runs. Henry starred with the bat too smashing 42 runs as New Zealand somehow reached 179 runs.
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Australia were simply superb with the ball as they never let New Zealand off the hook after picking early wickets. Nathan Lyon cleaned up the tail picking up four wickets as he found some turn as well. The visitors will now be looking to bat New Zealand out of the game making sure they seal the game soon.
