Perth Test: Australia pocket 40 WTC points after sealing 296-run win vs New Zealand

Australia cleaned up a hapless New Zealand under lights on the fourth day to secure a commanding 296-run victory in the first Test on Sunday.

Chasing a record 468 runs, New Zealand crumbled against sustained bowling from Australia’s undermanned attack and were bowled out for 171 in a lopsided contest.

A rejuvenated Australia have won their third straight Test of the home season since retaining the Ashes in England and stretched their unbeaten run in day-night matches to seven.

BJ Watling (40) and Colin de Grandhomme (33) stonewalled in a bid to stretch the Test into a final day, but their dismissals triggered a swift end. Quick Mitchell Starc and spinner Nathan Lyon claimed four wickets apiece.

Read more : https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/australia-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-perth-match-report-starc-lyon-wtc-1628479-2019-12-15

Australia won their 3rd straight Test of the home season since retaining the Ashes in England

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