New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 2 Live Updates: Cameron Green will aim to continue scoring from one end while Josh Hazlewood will eye to play a perfect deputy as Australia resume their innings on Day 2 against New Zealand. On the opening day, Cameron Green slammed only his second Test century to steer Australia to 279 for 9 at Stumps in Wellington. The visitors were tottering on 89 for 4 after being put into bat at the Basin Reserve before Green dug in for a rescue mission with the help of Mitchell Marsh, who made 40. The 24-year-old brought up three figures with his 16th four in the final over to end day one on 103 with Hazlewood yet to score. (Live Scorecard)

Right then, as the first day's play draws to a close, Australia will be the happier of the two sides. With the surface already playing tricks, New Zealand would want to get that last wicket quickly on Day 2 and get into bat. The Kiwis will be required to bat well in the first innings, given that they have to bat last on this uneven surface. As far as Australia are concerned, the onus will be on Cameron Green to bat for as long as possible to stretch the first-inning total close to 300. Day 2 will begin at 3.30 am IST (10 pm GMT, the previous day), but you can join us earlier for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

The man of the moment, Cameron Green is down for a quick chat. He says the century feels good and is happy with how his team is set up on this difficult pitch. Adds that after the 20th over the ball kept coming back sharply in and was difficult to bat. States that he and Mitchell Marsh played well and Marsh took the pressure off him. Mentions that the overhead conditions will be crucial for Day 2 and says the match is poised well.