1st Test: NZ struggle in pursuit of daunting target vs Australia

New Zealand faced a challenging victory target set by Australia in the first Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve. At the end of play, New Zealand was 111 for three, 258 runs behind their target of 369. Spinner Glenn Phillips made an impressive five-wicket haul (5-45), marking his first first-class bowling achievement.

1st Test: NZ struggle in pursuit of daunting target vs Australia
New Zealand faced a challenging victory target set by Australia in the first Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve. At the end of play, New Zealand was 111 for three, 258 runs behind their target of 369. Spinner Glenn Phillips made an impressive five-wicket haul (5-45), marking his first first-class bowling achievement.