Smith, Khawaja fifties put Australia on top

Wellington,12 February। Australia spoil Brendon McCullum's 100th Test as bowler restrict the hosts for 183 in their first innings. Australia 147/3 at stumps on Day 1, trail New Zealand (183) by 36 runs. 

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Toss: Australia Won the Toss & elected to Field First

New Zealanad 1st Innings: 183/10 in 48 overs ( Mark Craig 41 not out, Corey Anderson 38, Trent Boult 24, Josh Hazlewood 4/42, Nathon Lyon 3/32, Peter Siddle 3/37).

Australia 1st Innings: 147/3 in 40 overs (Steven Smith 71 not out, Usman Khawaja 57 not out, Tim Southee 2/22)

Teams

Australia XI: David Warner, Joe Burns, Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Adam Voges, Mitch Marsh, Peter Nevill, Peter Siddle, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Jackson Bird

New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls, Brendon McCullum, Corey Anderson, BJ Watling, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Mark Craig, Doug Bracewell-