NZ vs AUS Live Score, 1st Test, 29 February, 2024, Australia vs New Zealand Basin Reserve Ball-by-Ball Updates
Australia tour of New Zealand | February 29, 2024, 03:30 AM | Basin Reserve
179/10 (43.1 ov) & 196/10 (64.4 ov)
383/10 (115.1 ov) & 164/10 (51.1 ov)
Australia won by 172 runs.
Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 130 | 2 | 0 | 29.23 | |
| 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 2.07 | |
| 27 | 8 | 65 | 6 | 2.41 |
Match Information
SERIES
DATE & TIME
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 03:30 AM
TOSS
New Zealand elected to bowl
VENUE
Basin Reserve , Wellington
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UMPIRES
Marais Erasmus (South Africa), Michael Gough (England), Nitin Menon (India, TV)
MATCH REFEREE
Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
Weather Report
TEMPERATURE
18.4°c
HUMIDITY
78%
WIND
10.36 mi/hr
Pitch Condition
Batting Condition
Average
PACE
Pace & Bounce
SPIN
Average
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Commentary
Josh Hazlewood to Matt Henry, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Josh Hazlewood to Matt Henry, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Josh Hazlewood sends down a sharp delivery, Matt Henry hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Matt Henry c S Smith b J Hazlewood 14 (15b)
Josh Hazlewood to Matt Henry, no run, c S Smith b J Hazlewood, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Matt Henry goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Steven Smith, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Matt Henry.
Josh Hazlewood to Tim Southee, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, and Tim Southee hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Josh Hazlewood to Tim Southee, 1 run, Tim Southee hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nathan Lyon sends down a sharp delivery, Tim Southee hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Nathan Lyon sends down a sharp delivery, Tim Southee hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Tim Southee goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!
Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nathan Lyon bowls a sharp delivery, and Tim Southee hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Tim Southee c M Starc b NM Lyon 7 (7b)
Nathan Lyon to Tim Southee, no run, c M Starc b NM Lyon, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the off stump, Tim Southee goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards long on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Mitchell Starc. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Nathan Lyon to William O Rourke, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nathan Lyon sends down a sharp delivery, William O Rourke hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Josh Hazlewood to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, and Daryl Mitchell hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Josh Hazlewood to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Josh Hazlewood to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease and slash sweep towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Josh Hazlewood to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Josh Hazlewood to William O Rourke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Josh Hazlewood sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and William O Rourke hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Josh Hazlewood to William O Rourke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Josh Hazlewood sends down a sharp delivery, William O Rourke hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Nathan Lyon to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease, dabs reverse sweep with soft hands toward deep point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Nathan Lyon to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Nathan Lyon to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Nathan Lyon sends down a sharp delivery, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Nathan Lyon to Daryl Mitchell, 1 run, Daryl Mitchell goes forward and plays a well-timed cut off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
Nathan Lyon to William O Rourke, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, and William O Rourke hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Nathan Lyon to William O Rourke, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, William O Rourke hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Josh Hazlewood to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Josh Hazlewood to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Daryl Mitchell goes forward, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Josh Hazlewood to Daryl Mitchell, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell hangs in the crease, dabs pull with soft hands toward deep mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Daryl Mitchell c & b J Hazlewood 38 (130b)
Josh Hazlewood to Daryl Mitchell, no run, c & b J Hazlewood, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Daryl Mitchell as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards , only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Josh Hazlewood for a soft dismissal.