Australia Tour of New Zealand Test Series, 2024

1st Test Day-4 Highlights:

Nathan Lyon’s stellar performance leads Australia team to a resounding victory in Wellington.

Australia triumphs over New Zealand by 172 runs, scoring 383 and 164 against New Zealand’s 179 and 196.

Nathan Lyon’s stellar second-innings performance, securing a six-wicket haul, marked his fifth 10-wicket match haul in his illustrious career.

Australia clinched victory by 172 runs on the fourth morning of the series-opening Wellington Test.

Despite New Zealand’s admirable resistance, Lyon’s mastery of turn and bounce proved decisive, sealing the hosts’ fate.

Lyon’s achievement, the first 10-wicket match haul by a spinner in New Zealand since 2006, extended Australia’s dominance over the hosts, who have only beaten them once since 1993.

The match saw a near-capacity Sunday crowd witnessing New Zealand’s pursuit of 258 runs, but Lyon’s strategic bowling dismantled their hopes swiftly.

With three crucial wickets in just two overs, Lyon ensured Australia’s control.

The resistance from Mitchell and Kuggeleijn was short-lived as Hazlewood and Lyon swiftly wrapped up the innings.

Despite the challenging conditions on the first morning, Australia’s impressive performance secured a commanding victory, showcasing their resilience and dominance throughout the match.