Cricinfo presents the Plays of the first day of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand

'Nana said not 2!'

On debut, Arnel picked up his first wicket with his fifth ball, when Phillip Hughes edged to slip. The only problem is that half his family and friends were in the air, on their way from Hamilton thanks to his late call-up

A dream come true for debutant Arnel

Any promising young batsmen looking for an example of how to block out external influences should note the way Clarke batted at the Basin Reserve

Focus back on Clarke's solid batting

Michael Clarke's hundred steered Australia into a strong position on an uncomfortable first day

Mature Clarke seals satisfying century

Not that Ross Taylor batted especially well on the second day in Wellington, where he edged to slip for 21, but he didn't have much of a base to build on

'We are behind the game now' - Taylor

It is not an exaggeration to say that Marcus North's century at the Basin Reserve was a career saver

North saves his spot and looks to the Ashes

Plays of the second day between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington

Tuffey's 10-year drought

New Zealand watched their top order fail to leave them facing a massive task to save the Test

New Zealand fall behind powerful Australia

New Zealand's tension on a day when they lost 11 wickets spilled into frustration with the umpire decision review system

New Zealand unhappy over 'inconsistent' referrals

Big screen referrals and desperate ducks

New Zealand didn't understand the fuss over Doug Bollinger during the one-day series, but they do now after he put Australia on track for a convincing victory

Bollinger makes his mark on struggling New Zealand

In less than four months, Doug Bollinger has become the most important bowler in Australia's Test team but he still hasn't perfected his celebrations

VB badge kiss is very Bollinger

Wellington's notorious wind scuppered the Umpire Decision Review System on the fourth day as gusts of up to 120kph left the hi-tech cameras too unsteady to be relied upon

Howling wind wipes out umpire reviews

Brendon McCullum changed his tactics to produce a superb team innings that allowed New Zealand to take their battle with Australia into a fifth day

Solid McCullum stands firm in windy Wellington

Plays of the day from the fourth day between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington

Gale forces risky undercover work

Brendon McCullum dragged New Zealand back into the match with as much obstinacy as the wind that hauled a groundsman several metres

McCullum survives the storm as hosts eye safety

The Umpire Decision Review System can't win this week

'Tough week' for umpire review system

Daniel Vettori has experienced a strong sense of déjà vu over the past five days

Vettori calls for significant improvement

Australia are confident Shane Watson will return for the second Test in Hamilton, which would mean the axe for Phillip Hughes despite his final-day blitz

Australia's 'Sehwag' unlikely for second Test

Daryl Tuffey will miss up to six weeks with a broken left hand after being struck by Mitchell Johnson on the final day of New Zealand's loss

Broken hand sends Tuffey for surgery

Phillip Hughes' final-day blast allowed Australia to finish off New Zealand and gain a 1-0 lead heading into the final Test in Hamilton

Hughes and Harris secure 1-0 lead

Harris said it was a strange feeling to be in the Australian dressing rooms celebrating a Test win, especially after a winter that included two knee operations

Tired Harris savours solid debut

Brendon McCullum will spend New Zealand's off-season pondering his future as a Test wicketkeeper after the successful emergence of Gareth Hopkins in the shorter formats

McCullum considers giving up the gloves

Clarke and Bollinger made it an Aussie day, but wood-fired pizzas and a chance to inspect the pitch gave this Kiwi supporter something to cheer about

Barracking and BYC at the Basin

Injured Watson eyes second Test

Cricinfo's preview of the first Test between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington

Trans-Tasman foes face off

Michael Clarke

Player Of The Match

Australia

New Zealand

1st Test, Australia tour of New Zealand at Wellington, Mar 19-23 2010

Player Name	O	M	R	W	Econ
CS Martin	6	0	43	0	7.16 (1nb)
BJ Arnel	10	2	31	0	3.10 (1nb)
DL Vettori	7	1	32	0	4.57

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