Cricket - New Zealand Nets - Headingley - 27/5/15 New Zealand's Mike Hesson and Brendon McCullum during nets Action Images via Reuters / Philip Brown Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.
CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) - New Zealand had entered their test series against Australia with expectations they could beat their trans-Tasman rivals only to be outplayed by their top order and pace bowlers, coach Mike Hesson said.
Steve Smith's side completed a sweep of the two-match series with a seven-wicket victory at Hagley Oval on Wednesday which ensured they claimed the top ranking in test cricket.
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