MacGill and Lee control the Kiwis

New South Wales 1 for 26 trail New Zealand 213 (Sinclair 88, MacGill 4-57)
by 187 runs
Scorecard

Mathew Sinclair was the only batsman to get on top of New South Wales © Getty Images Enlarge

Stuart MacGill and Brett Lee spoiled New Zealand's opening tour match by collecting seven wickets as New South Wales dominated the first day at the SCG. MacGill knocked over the lower order and was on a hat-trick during a spell of 3 for 11 after tea while Lee sent a reminder to the selectors with 3 for 52.

Mathew Sinclair was the only New Zealand batsman to convert a start as all of the top six posted double figures. But Sinclair's 180-balls innings ended 12 short of a century and then MacGill stepped in to ensure a quick end. MacGill dismissed Gareth Hopkins and Ian Butler with consecutive balls before his hat-trick delivery to the No. 11 Chris Martin slipped down the leg side.

MacGill's first wicket was Craig McMillan, a squad replacement for Stephen Fleming who was called up when Nathan Astle injured his back, and he finished with 4 for 98. New South Wales lost Phil Jaques to James Franklin before the close.