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NEW DELHI: Australia‘s Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood etched their names in the annals of cricket history by forming the highest Tenth Ground Association against New Zealand in test cricket. The remarkable feat unfolded on Friday at Basin Reserve in Wellington, marking a significant moment in the ongoing Test match between the two cricketing powerhouses.
The duo’s 116-run partnership not only shattered the previous record of 114 runs set by Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath in Brisbane in 2004, but also propelled Australia to a dominant position in the match.
Scorecard: New Zealand vs Australia, first test
His stellar performance came as a welcome relief to the reigning team. ICC World Test Championship winners after a challenging opening day on the course.
Displaying a mix of patience and attacking prowess, Green, in particular, showed his mettle with an unbeaten knock of 174. This innings marked only the second time Green reached triple figures for Australia in Test cricket, surpassing his best. previous mark of 114 against India. in Ahmedabad the previous year.
The duo’s 116-run partnership not only shattered the previous record of 114 runs set by Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath in Brisbane in 2004, but also propelled Australia to a dominant position in the match.
Scorecard: New Zealand vs Australia, first test
His stellar performance came as a welcome relief to the reigning team. ICC World Test Championship winners after a challenging opening day on the course.
Displaying a mix of patience and attacking prowess, Green, in particular, showed his mettle with an unbeaten knock of 174. This innings marked only the second time Green reached triple figures for Australia in Test cricket, surpassing his best. previous mark of 114 against India. in Ahmedabad the previous year.
Throughout their partnership, Green and Hazlewood demonstrated astute batting acumen, frustrating the New Zealand bowlers and capitalizing on any loose deliveries. Their partnership not only boosted Australia’s first innings total to a towering 383, but also underlined the depth and resilience of the Australian batting line-up.
The importance of their achievement was further highlighted by the fact that it was only the sixth time Australia had witnessed a partnership of 100 runs or more for the 10th wicket in Test cricket.
Green and Hazlewood’s remarkable display of skill and determination not only set a new benchmark for Australian cricket but also left an indelible mark on the ongoing Test match against New Zealand.