• Australia defeated New Zealand by 172 runs in the first Test of the two-match series.

  • Nathan Lyon picked up a 10-wicket haul in the match.

Twitter reactions: Nathan Lyon spins Australia to dominant victory over New Zealand in Wellington Test
Nathan Lyon spins web around New Zealand (PC: Twitter)

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Nathan Lyon‘s masterful bowling performance propelled Australia to a convincing 172-run victory over New Zealand in the opening Test of the series at the Basin Reserve, concluding the match on the morning of Day 4. This dominant performance extends Australia’s winning streak against New Zealand in Test matches, with the Blackcaps having only one victory against their trans-Tasman rivals since 1993.

Nathan Lyon scripts history

Lyon, the veteran off-spinner, claimed a 10-wicket match haul, becoming the first spinner to achieve this feat in New Zealand since 2006. Lyon’s 10-wicket haul, including figures of 6/49 in the second innings, solidified his position as one of the world’s leading spin bowlers. His experience and control proved instrumental in dismantling the New Zealand batting line-up and securing a vital victory for Australia.

New Zealand’s fight and Lyon’s masterclass:

New Zealand exhibited commendable resilience on Day 3, hinting at a potential comeback. However, the turning and bouncing wicket at the Basin Reserve favoured Lyon, allowing him to stamp his authority on the match.

Chasing a target of 258, the home side started cautiously. The overnight Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell navigated the initial period comfortably. However, a tactical switch by Australia, bringing Lyon onto the attack, proved decisive.

Lyon dismissed Ravindra within three balls of coming into the bowl, triggering a quick collapse. In his next over, he took two more wickets, leaving New Zealand reeling. While Mitchell and Scott Kuggeleijn offered some resistance, Cameron Green‘s dismissal of Kuggeleijn opened the floodgates.

Josh Hazlewood then chipped in with two wickets, and Lyon dismissed the New Zealand captain Tim Southee.

Mitchell was the last man to depart for 38 on the bowling off Hazlewood.

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