Illustrated StoryKhawaja, Smith lift Australia into ascendancyESPNcricinfo staff12-Feb-2016Brendon McCullum was given a commemorative cap to mark the start of his 100th Test Getty ImagesAustralia, who were playing their first Test in New Zealand in six years, chose to bowl on a lively pitch Getty ImagesLoading ...Josh Hazlewood made the new ball talk, and soon enough removed both New Zealand openers Getty ImagesBrendon McCullum's landmark Test did not start his way. He was caught in the slip cordon for a duck Getty ImagesAustralia's quicks scythed through the middle order, reducing NZ to 97 for 7 Getty ImagesDespite handy lower-order resistance, New Zealand were bundled out for 183 Getty ImagesNew Zealand began their comeback through Tim Southee, who had both openers caught behind Getty ImagesHowever, Steven Smith and Usman Khawaja's counter-attacking stand took Australia into the ascendancy Getty ImagesMark Craig removed Steven Smith just before stumps, but Australia finished the first day on top, trailing New Zealand by just 36 Getty ImagesNew ZealandAustraliaNew Zealand vs AustraliaAustralia tour of New ZealandRead in AppElevate your reading experience on ESPNcricinfo App.Download App Now
