Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood set historic Test record against New Zealand
In a remarkable turn of events during the first Test between Australia and New Zealand, the second day witnessed a notable performance by Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood. Following New Zealand's swift collapse in response to Australia's imposing total of 383 runs, the duo forged a remarkable 116-run partnership for the 10th wicket, much to the delight of Australian fans.
Cameron Green, remaining unbeaten with an outstanding score of 174 runs, secured the fifth-highest individual score for an Australian batter in New Zealand. Accompanying him, Josh Hazlewood contributed 22 runs off 62 deliveries during his time at the crease. This 116-run stand now stands as the highest for the 10th wicket against New Zealand in the history of Test cricket, surpassing the 20-year-old record set by Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath in 2004.
Notably, this partnership ranks as the fourth-highest for Australia for the last wicket in their extensive red-ball cricket history. The top spot in this category is held by Phil Hughes and Ashton Agar, who amassed 163 runs against England in Nottingham in 2013.
Despite the substantial lead of 204 runs secured by Australia, the match remains intriguing as New Zealand faced a challenging situation at 29/5 during their response to the first innings total. Glenn Phillips emerged as a saving grace, playing a counterattacking innings with 71 runs off just 70 balls. However, the hosts, with a lead of 204 runs, are still in contention, having swiftly taken two wickets in Australia's second innings. Tim Southee led the bowling attack impressively, dismissing key players Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne, leaving Australia at 13/2 at the end of day 2.
This Test match unfolds as a captivating battle, showcasing remarkable partnerships and individual performances, adding layers of excitement for cricket enthusiasts. The resilience displayed by both teams sets the stage for an engrossing contest as the series progresses.
Highest 10th wicket stand against New Zealand in Tests
| Players | Runs |
| Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood | 116 |
| Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath | 114 |
| Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth | 105 |
