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Smith, Burns carry Australia to No. 1

New Zealand v Australia, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 5th day

Brendon McCullum led his team out for one final day in international cricket, with a steep task ahead

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© Getty ImagesBrendon McCullum led his team out for one final day in international cricket, with a steep task ahead

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© Getty ImagesBrendon McCullum led his team out for one final day in international cricket, with a steep task ahead

Australia required 131 at the start of the final day. Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja took them closer with a solid stand

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© Getty ImagesAustralia required 131 at the start of the final day. Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja took them closer with a solid stand

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© Getty ImagesAustralia required 131 at the start of the final day. Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja took them closer with a solid stand

Tim Southee removed Usman Khawaja for 45, caught by McCullum at first slip.

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© Marty Melville/AFP/Getty ImagesTim Southee removed Usman Khawaja for 45, caught by McCullum at first slip.

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© Marty Melville/AFP/Getty ImagesTim Southee removed Usman Khawaja for 45, caught by McCullum at first slip.

Steven Smith, however, ensured that Australia coasted towards the target with a brisk fifty

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© Getty ImagesSteven Smith, however, ensured that Australia coasted towards the target with a brisk fifty

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© Getty ImagesSteven Smith, however, ensured that Australia coasted towards the target with a brisk fifty

Just before lunch, Smith asked for the extra 15 minutes to finish the match. In the search for quick runs, Burns lost his wicket after a patient 65

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© Getty ImagesJust before lunch, Smith asked for the extra 15 minutes to finish the match. In the search for quick runs, Burns lost his wicket after a patient 65

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© Getty ImagesJust before lunch, Smith asked for the extra 15 minutes to finish the match. In the search for quick runs, Burns lost his wicket after a patient 65

Australia cruised to a seven-wicket win, and in the process, became the No. 1 ranked Test side after winning the series 2-0

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© Getty ImagesAustralia cruised to a seven-wicket win, and in the process, became the No. 1 ranked Test side after winning the series 2-0

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© Getty ImagesAustralia cruised to a seven-wicket win, and in the process, became the No. 1 ranked Test side after winning the series 2-0

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Number of home Tests lost by NZ under McCullum, before this series in 12 Tests. They lost both the Tests and also lost the first home series under him

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Number of times NZ set a higher target than 201 against Aus in NZ. They had set 210 in Hamilton in 1999-00 which Aus won by six wickets.

McCullum signed off his international career with his final presentation ceremony. "Thanks for buying in, and accepting we have to play the game differently."

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© Getty ImagesMcCullum signed off his international career with his final presentation ceremony. "Thanks for buying in, and accepting we have to play the game differently."

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© Getty ImagesMcCullum signed off his international career with his final presentation ceremony. "Thanks for buying in, and accepting we have to play the game differently."