Cricket-New Zealand chase 258 for victory in first test against Australia


(Reuters) -New Zealand were 111 for three at the close of play on the third day of the first test against Australia at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Saturday, still 258 runs away from their daunting victory target of 369.

Spinner Glenn Phillips had earlier taken 5-45 - his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket - as New Zealand took Australia's last six wickets for the addition of 37 runs to end the tourist's second innings on 164.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Cricket

Cricket-Australia exit T20 World Cup with consolation win over Oman
Cricket-South Africa select five uncapped players for T20 tour to New Zealand
Cricket-Trott unsure of future but England coaching role appeals
Cricket-Australia coach defends World Cup planning, puts blame on players
Cricket-Afghanistan say farewell to coach Trott with T20 World Cup win over Canada
Cricket-Zimbabwe humble Sri Lanka ahead of Super Eights in T20 World Cup
Cricket-India's Kaur becomes highest-capped woman in international cricket
Cricket-West Indies finish group stage unbeaten after easing past Italy
Cricket-Sri Lanka's injury woes deepen as Pathirana ruled out of T20 World Cup
Cricket-English cricket gets 45 million pounds grassroots boost as Hundred investment pays dividends

Others Also Read