AUS Vs NZ Test Series 2019: Day 1- Labuschagne Ton Keeps Australia Afloat Against Phenomenal Pace Attack

Australia Vs New Zealand Test Series 2019

Match Basics
ICC World Test Championship- Match 1: Australia Vs New Zealand – Day 1
Date: 12 December 2019
Venue: Perth, Australia
Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pakistan), Nigel Llong (England)
Toss won by: Australia, chose to bat first

Scorecard Summary

Australia’s Innings: 228/4 (90 Overs, RR: 2.75)
Performers:
– Batting: M Labuschagne 110 of 202 balls (not out)
– Bowling: N Wagner 2/54 in 22 overs

Highlights of the Day

 The play began under the sizzling summer sun blasting at 40c in a stadium full of about 20,000 spectators witnessing the clash of test titans.

 Australian openers began the day on a confident note on the first day of first-ever day-night test in Perth.
 Kiwi bowlers struck earlier as Joe Burns was dismissed on lbw by a swinging Grandhomme in 13 th over.

OUT! The first breakthrough for New Zealand comes via Colin de Grandhomme.

Joe Burns LBW, Australia 1/40 #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/Wv2CIEqaUK

— #7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 12, 2019

 This was followed by David Warner in 26 th over, Australia were 76/2 by lunch break.
 Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith managed to sustain a much-needed partnership and put on 132 during the second session.
 Labuschagne made his third consecutive Test century in style by throwing Mitchell Santner for a six thus also crossing 1000 Test runs milestone in current calendar year.

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Three in a row for Marnus Labuschagne, who's having a… Steven Smith-esque run with the bat! https://t.co/twlNAOcxJC | #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/1k9BEK2GPr

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 12, 2019

 Kiwis made a comeback later in day by dismissing Steve Smith (43) and Matthew Wade (12).

What a wonderful bowled by Tim Southee with new ball! 👀👏🏻👌🏻#AUSvNZ
pic.twitter.com/mZMnL5Eg5D

— Mohammad Bilal 🇵🇰 (@M_Bilal49) December 12, 2019

 Debutant Lockie Ferguson suffered from calf strain and was sent for scans. He would not be able to rejoin the playing XI until reassessment report gives go-ahead.

 Aussies will certainly be looking to maintain the upper hand tomorrow continuing the winning streak. They have remained unbeaten against New Zealand on Australian soil since 1985.

3 takeaways from today.
1. Marnus Labuschagne has an appetite for runs equal to Steve Smith.
2. Neil Wagner has a serious engine and heart.
3. The kookaburra ball shouldn’t have a right to be used exclusively in test cricket!#AUSvNZ

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) December 12, 2019

 Pakistani origin umpire Aleem Dar broke Steve Bucknor’s record of officiating most test matches, this was his 129th

1⃣2⃣9⃣ Tests

Aleem Dar set a major record in Perth todayhttps://t.co/avO9Obo1uL | #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/kjBTkwv6dC

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 12, 2019

Teams

Australia

• David Warner
• Joe Burns
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Steve Smith
• Matthew Wade
• Travis Head
• Tim Paine (Captain & Wicket-keeper)
• Pat Cummins
• Mitch Starc
• Nathan Lyon
• Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand

• Tom Latham
• Jeet Raval
• Kane Williamson (Captain)
• Ross Taylr
• Henry Nicholls
• BJ Watling (Wicket-keeper)
• Colin de Grandhomme
• Mitchell Santner
• Tim Southee
• Neil Wagner
• Lockie Ferguson

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