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NZ win toss, bat first in maiden day-night test

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia in cricket's inaugural day-night test match at Adelaide Oval.
The cricket pitch can be seen in the middle of the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia

Paceman Boult firms for selection for final Australia test

Pacer Boult seems a favourite for selection for New Zealand's upcoming test against Australia
New Zealand’s Trent Boult celebrates after he dismissed Australia’s Adam Voges for 41 runs during the second day of the second cricket test match at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia

Acid test for game as longest format makes evening debut

The inaugural day-night test between Australia and New Zealand should lead to irrevocable change for cricket's oldest and most hallowed format.
Storm clouds gather above the stadium during the fourth day’s play in the second Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval

Factbox: Australia vs New Zealand – third test

Factbox on third test featuring Australia vs New Zealand, which starts in Adelaide on Friday.

Bowlers in the pink for inaugural day-night test

Batsmen have dominated Australia's series against New Zealand, but the pink ball and a green wicket should swing the balance of power back to the bowlers.
A flock of seagulls fly over Adelaide Oval after rain interrupted the first match of the Chappel-Hadlee one-day cricket series between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide

Bring on the pink ball, says Australia spinner Lyon

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has some reservations about meddling with the traditions of the test cricket but cannot wait to get a pink ball in his hands.
Australia’s Nathan Lyon plays with his daughter Harper following the Australian team’s victory over New Zealand at the conclusion their first cricket test match in Brisbane

Marsh, Pattinson, O’Keefe get Australia call-up for Adelaide

Batsman Shaun Marsh was called into the Australia squad for the third test against New Zealand along with pacer James Pattinson and spinner Steve O'Keefe.
Derbyshire v Australia

Johnson strikes twice as Perth test ends in draw

The second test between Australia and New Zealand drew to an end with a tie, with Australia leading the series by one.
Australia’s Johnson reacts as he is carried from the field by team mates Starc and Hazlewood at the end the fifth day of the second cricket test match against New Zealand at the WACA ground in Perth

Taylor goes from zero to record-breaking hero in a week

New Zealander Ross Taylor scores a record-breaking 290 runs in their match against Australia.
New Zealand’s Ross Taylor hits a shot during the fourth day of the second cricket test match against Australia at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia

Smith hits back after Taylor’s 290 gives Black Caps lead

Skipper Steve Smith lead the counter attack against New Zealand after Ross Taylor put up a hefty 290 on the score board.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum inspects the ball during the fourth day of the second cricket test match against Australia at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia

Ross Taylor scores 290 to give New Zealand first innings lead

Ross Taylor broke a 112-year-old record with 290 runs to drive New Zealand to a first-innings lead of 65 over Australia on day four of the second test.
New Zealand’s Ross Taylor acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the ground after being dismissed for 290 runs during the fourth day of the second cricket test match against Australia at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia

Starc bowls fastest delivery clocked at test match

Australia's Mitchell Starc bowled the fastest delivery ever measured at a test match when the fourth ball of his 21st over at the WACA on Sunday.
Australia’s Mitchell Starc reacts after bowling a delivery to New Zealand’s Ross Taylor during the third day of the second cricket test match at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia