All the action from the first test between the Black Caps and Australia at the Basin Reserve. - Black Caps opted to bowl and Matt Henry removed Steve Smith to end the opening partnership on 61.

New Zealand in Australia Test Series 1973/74 Australia 2-0 (3) Australia in New Zealand Test Series 1973/74 drawn 1-1 (3) Australia in New Zealand Test Series 1976/77 Australia 1-0 (2) New Zealand ...