Smith, Burns carry Australia to No. 1
ESPNcricinfo staff
24-Feb-2016

Brendon McCullum led his team out for one final day in international cricket, with a steep task ahead • Getty Images
Australia required 131 at the start of the final day. Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja took them closer with a solid stand•Getty Images
Tim Southee removed Usman Khawaja for 45, caught by McCullum at first slip.•Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images
Steven Smith, however, ensured that Australia coasted towards the target with a brisk fifty•Getty Images
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•Getty Images
Australia cruised to a seven-wicket win, and in the process, became the No. 1 ranked Test side after winning the series 2-0•Getty Images
McCullum signed off his international career with his final presentation ceremony. "Thanks for buying in, and accepting we have to play the game differently."•Getty Images