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 successful streak towards New Zealand in Check matches, with the Blackcaps having just one victory towards their trans-Tasman rivals since 1993.
Nathan Lyon scripts historical past
Lyon, the veteran off-spinner, claimed a 10-wicket match haul, turning into the primary spinner to attain this feat in New Zealand since 2006. Lyon’s 10-wicket haul, together with figures of 6/49 within the second innings, solidified his place as one of many world’s main spin bowlers. His expertise and management proved instrumental in dismantling the New Zealand batting line-up and securing a very important victory for Australia.
New Zealand’s battle and Lyon’s masterclass:
New Zealand exhibited commendable resilience on Day 3, hinting at a possible comeback. Nonetheless, the turning and bouncing wicket on the Basin Reserve favoured Lyon, permitting him to stamp his authority on the match.
Chasing a goal of 258, the house aspect began cautiously. The in a single day Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell navigated the preliminary interval comfortably. Nonetheless, a tactical change by Australia, bringing Lyon onto the assault, proved decisive.
Lyon dismissed Ravindra inside three balls of coming into the bowl, triggering a fast collapse. In his subsequent over, he took two extra wickets, leaving New Zealand reeling. Whereas Mitchell and Scott Kuggeleijn supplied some resistance, Cameron Inexperienced‘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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Right here is how Twitter reacted:
Nathan Lyon took 6-65 as Australia gained the primary Check by 172 runs
If Williamson does not rating, NZ do not rating#NZvAUS
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) March 3, 2024
In a low-scoring sport, Cameron Inexperienced’s 174 not out stands out like a sore thumb. Participant of the match choices don’t come a lot easier. Suspect will probably be a coming of age efficiency for him. What a participant he’s going to be. #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/PXpZhupXit
— Andrew Wu (@wutube) March 3, 2024
Nathan Lyon has been the spine of this check bowling line up,the precise cause for the dominance of Starc Hoff Cummins,tbh
Lyon glued them collectively at all times and at all times.The brilliance of Nathan Lyon is past phrases
By no means retire Garry 🐐@NathLyon421
#NZvAUS #AUSvsNZ #cricket pic.twitter.com/3nf1eTahhX
— paRaY_YasiR ✍️ (@ParayYasir2) March 3, 2024
Domination of Australia 🇦🇺 continues towards New Zealand 🇳🇿#AUSvsNZ #NZvAUS #AUSvNZ#INDvENG #GautamGambhirpic.twitter.com/JLApnZpXT7
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) March 3, 2024
Nathan Lyon’s final 20 Checks
Wickets: 100
Common: 22.6
Strike price: 46.6
5WI: 5
10WM: 2
BBI: 8-64
BBM: 11-99👏 🏏 #NZLvAUS
— Glenn Mitchell (@MitchellGlenn) March 3, 2024
Most 5-Wicket hauls in WTC historical past:
Nathan Lyon – 10*.
Ravi Ashwin – 9
– Two Magicians, Two GOATs…!!!! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/kNp5KKtlRN
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 2, 2024
Nathan Lyon has his twenty fourth 5 wicket haul with the dismissal of Glenn Phillips @BLACKCAPS v Australia: 1st Check | LIVE now on DUKE and TVNZ+ pic.twitter.com/7bu9SOPxSb
— TVNZ+ (@TVNZ) March 2, 2024
Iconic efficiency 🫡@NathLyon421 👌
#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/CDg6DYkod3— Aussies Military🏏🦘 (@AussiesArmy) March 3, 2024
A complete victory for the Aussies in Wellington!
Nathan Lyon finishes with match figures of 10-108 #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/0obsbQ46l9
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 3, 2024
Man of the Match: Cameron Inexperienced #cricket #NZvAUS #Tests #CameronGreen #CricketTimes #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/XOfmVOXBYM
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 3, 2024