What time is New Zealand vs. Australia 1st Test? Start time for match at Basin Reserve, Wellington

Kieran Francis

What time is New Zealand vs. Australia 1st Test? Start time for match at Basin Reserve, Wellington image

New Zealand has only won one Test in 31 years against Australia - and the Kiwis will be looking to end the drought at Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Australia's dominance has extended through 29 Tests since 1993, with the green and gold winning 23 and drawing only five matches.

Will this be New Zealand's turn to fight back or are they simply Australia's bunnies?

When is New Zealand vs. Australia 1st Test?

The first Test between New Zealand and Australia will be commence on Thursday, February 29. 

The game will begin at 9:00am AEDT (11:00am local time)

If a fifth day is required, the match could extend to Monday, February 4.

Where is New Zealand vs. Australia 1st Test?

The first Test clash between New Zealand and Australia will be played at Basin Reserve in Wellington.

New Zealand vs. Australia Test Squads

Australia

Pat Cummins Marnus Labuschagne
Scott Boland Mitch Marsh
Alex Carey Nathan Lyon
Cameron Green Michael Neser
Josh Hazlewood Matthew Renshaw
Travis Head Steve Smith
Usman Khawaja Mitchell Starc

New Zealand

Tim Southee (c) Rachin Ravindra
Tom Blundell Mitchell Santner
Devon Conway Neil Wagner
Matt Henry Kane Williamson
Scott Kuggeleijn Will Young
Tom Latham Will O'Rourke
Daryl Mitchell Glenn Phillips

    Kieran Francis

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    Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.