Neil Wagner of New Zealand celebrates after taking a catch off his own bowling to dismiss David Warner of Australia during day one of the First Test match between Australia and New Zealand. Australia, who won the toss and elected to bat, reached the break on 76 for 2 with Marnus Labuschagne unbeaten on 15 and former captain Steve Smith yet to score. The teams:Australia:David Warner, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matthew Wade, Travis Head, Tim Paine (c/wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood. New Zealand:Tom Latham, Jeet Raval, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Mitch Santner, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Lockie Ferguson. (Trent Boult is confirmed injured and out)The weather/pitch:It's a scorching hot 38 degrees in Perth right now accompanied by perfect blue sky.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 12, 2019 07:18 UTC