Australian bowlers displayed a brilliant performance to help their side secure a thumping 208-run win over New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series here on Monday.
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Chasing a massive target of 504, the visitors were bundled out for 295 in their second innings despite a great effort by skipper Brendon McCullum (80).
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Nathan Lyon grabbed three wickets for Australia while Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh took two wickets each.
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Mitchell Johnson also helped New Zealand by bagging the wicket of all-rounder James Neesham.
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David Warner was awarded the 'Man of the match' for his sparkling 163 in the first innings and 116 in the second innings.
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With the win, Australia has taken a lead in the series 1-0 against New Zealand.
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The two sides will now play their second Test at Perth from November 13 followed by first day-night Test at Adelaide from November 27.
