New Zealand hit back on the third day, after being bowled out for just 166 in their first innings, by reducing Australia to 167-6

Australia piled the pressure on New Zealand, who were 109-5 at the close of play on day two of 1st Test, in Perth, trailing Australia by 307 runs.

A patient unbeaten hundred from Marnus Labuschagne (110*) and stubborn resistance from Steve Smith (43) just about put Australia on top at close of play, at the Optus Stadium, in Perth, against New Zealand today

All you need to know about the New Zealand tour of Australia, comprising three Test matches, the first of which will be played in Perth from December 12.

The first match of the three-match Test series on the New Zealand tour of Australia will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Cricket Australia will work closely with Melbourne Cricket Ground staff to ensure the best possible wicket is prepared for the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand.

Right after the Pakistan series, New Zealand take a short flight to Australia for a three-Test series, beginning with a day-night Test on December 12 in Perth.

New Zealand won the Test series against England 1-0 after drawing the 2nd Test in Hamilton

A draw seemed the most likely result of the 2nd Test .at the close of play on the 4th day, between New Zealand and England, despite a battling double hundred from England captain, Joe Root.

Centuries from England’s Rory Burns and Joe Root led a spirited fightback against New Zealand in the 2nd Test at Hamilton today.

Two late wickets towards the close of play on day two of the 2nd Test in Hamilton, put New Zealand on top.

An unbeaten century by New Zealand opener Tom Latham (101*) and then rain, dented England’s chances of going into day two with any advantage, as they try to level the Test series against the Kiwis.

With his match-winning 205-run knock against England, Watling became the first New Zealand wicketkeeper and 9th worldwide to score a Test double century.

Had the glamour boys persisted a bit more and not attempted those atrocious shots or had the underrated brigade not scraped the bottom of their energy tank to come up with a special performance, the score line might have still read love all.

England crumbled to a huge defeat against New Zealand, at the Bay Oval, by an innings and 65 runs, in the 1st Test earlier today.

A wonderful all round performance by Mitchell Santner puts New Zealand in a commanding position against England in 1st Test.

Only two wickets fell on day 3 as New Zealand were 41 runs ahead at close of play on 394-6, having begun the day 209 behind.

New Zealand were struggling against England in 1st Test at the end of Day 2 on 144-4, having bowled England out earlier for 353.

On the opening day of the 1st Test against New Zealand, in Mount Maunganui, the England top order batsmen took them to a strong position at the close of play

The first match of the two-match Test series on the England tour of New Zealand will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.