In a remarkable display of resilience and skill, the Australian duo of Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood etched their names in the annals of cricket history by forming Australia's highest 10-wicket partnership in Test cricket against New Zealand on Friday.
The pair showcased exceptional batting prowess during the morning session of the second day in Wellington, frustrating New Zealand's bowling attack. Their partnership of 116 for the final wicket surpassed the previous record of 114 runs set by Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath in Brisbane in 2004.
Cameron Green's contribution was particularly noteworthy as he played a pivotal role in Australia's comeback. Despite facing difficult batting conditions, Green
batted for over six hours, providing stability to the lower order. His unbeaten knock of 174 not only buoyed Australia but also demonstrated his ability to anchor the innings, especially during challenging phases.
Australia found themselves in precarious positions at 89 for 4 and 156 for 5, but Green's composed innings provided the lower order with a platform to build upon. As the day progressed, Green accelerated his scoring, culminating in a well-deserved century from the penultimate ball of the day.
The partnership between Green and Hazlewood not only bolstered Australia's first innings but also propelled them to a formidable total of 383 runs. This partnership marks only the sixth instance of Australia achieving a 100-run or more partnership for the tenth wicket in Test cricket.
What is the highest 10th-wicket partnership in Tests?
The highest 10th-wicket partnership in Test cricket is 198 runs, a record set by Joe Root and James Anderson for England against India in 2014. This historic feat occurred during the first Test of India's tour of England in Nottingham.
While Anderson scored 81 before he was removed by Bhubaneshwar Kumar, Root remained not out on 154* to help the Three Lions post 496.
The match ended in a draw.
Top five highest 10th-wicket partnership in Test Cricket
| Partners | Runs | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
| JE Root, JM Anderson | 198 | England | v India | Nottingham | 9 Jul 2014 |
| PJ Hughes, AC Agar | 163 | Australia | v England | Nottingham | 10 Jul 2013 |
| BF Hastings, RO Collinge | 151 | New Zealand | v Pakistan | Auckland | 16 Feb 1973 |
| Azhar Mahmood, Mushtaq Ahmed | 151 | Pakistan | v South Africa | Rawalpindi | 6 Oct 1997 |
| D Ramdin, TL Best | 143 | West Indies | v England | Birmingham | 7 Jun 2012 |
How to watch Australia vs New Zealand, 1st Test from India?
There will be no live telecast of the series in India. However, fans can catch the action online, on Amazon Prime Video which holds the rights to broadcast New Zealand's home series.
| Tournament | Date | Online stream | TV Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand vs Australia, 1st Test | February 29, 2024 - March 4, 2024 | Amazon Prime Video | - |
Australia vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Squads and playing XI
New Zealand squad: Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggelijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, William O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Starc.
Australia playing XI (1st Test): Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
When is the New Zealand vs. Australia Test series?
After playing five Tests in Australia against Pakistan and West Indies, the green and gold head to New Zealand for a two-match series.
Australia will be full of confidence after sweeping the T20 series against the Kiwis 3-0.
| Date | Venue | Start Time |
| Feb, 29 - Mar. 4 | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 9:00am AEDT / 11:00am local |
| Mar. 8 - Mar. 12 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 9:00am AEDT / 11:00am local |
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