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In a captivating Day 1 of the first Test at Basin Reserve against New Zealand, Cameron Green emerged as Australia‘s hero, crafting a resilient century that propelled the team to stumps at 279/9. Matt Henry orchestrated an all-pace assault on the green Wellington wicket, picking 4/43 and posing significant challenges for the Australian batters throughout the three sessions. However, onl🏅y Green stood tall, finishing unbeaten at 103, denying Nℱew Zealand the chance to dismiss Australia within the opening day.
Strong start by Australia on green top
New Zealand won the toss and opted to field first on a green top wicket, expecting favorable conditions for their pace attack. Nevertheless, the Kiwi bowlers struggled to capitalize, leaking away 61 runs in the opening stand. Australia, led by Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja, soared w💯ith a brilliant opening partnership of 61 runs.
Matt Henry’s precision: New Zealand’s fight back
Henry’s precision with the ball shifted momentum in favour of the Blackcaps during the second session. He dismissed well-settled batters, including Khawaja and Travis Head, leaving Australia at a challenging 89/4. Nonetheless, Mitchell Marsh‘s counterattack provided a momentum shift, and Cameron Green fought hard to stabilize the innings.
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Cameron Green’s heroics: Timely fifty and valuable partnerships
Green’s timely fifty, complemented by partnerships with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, helped Australia surpass the 250-run mark. Green, finding his groove, showcased aggression against the Kiwi bowlers. Stitching valuable partnerships, including a fine one with Starc and later with Cummins, Green’s innings proved pivotal.
Thrilling last over before stumps : Green’s century celebration
Starting the final over before the stumps on 91, Green showcased remarkable resilience, blasting Will O’Rourke for two fours in the first three balls to reach 99. Despite a near chop on the fourth ball, Green cut truly for four off the day’s second last delivery, celebrating his second Test ton. The tally of 9/279 by the close provided Australia with a foothold in the match, despite the challenging conditions favoring seam and swing bowlers throughout the day.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
CENTURY FOR CAMERON GREEN!
His best Test innings to date, without a doubt. A player with immense talent and potential has produced a fin♛e knock on a tricky pitch today.
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog)
Seriously good 💯 from Cameron Green, ju🐎st a taste of what the futu🌳re holds.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket)
Cameron Green
— The Spence (@adambspencer)
Cameron green take a bow 👏🏻💯
— Amanda Wellington (@amandajadew)
It’s taken only 3 innings & Cameron Green has proven why No 4 is his best position as a Test batter with his best Test knock ever & no surprises that the first teammate he goes up to is , the man who ensured he got to bat at No 4⛄ by deciding to open
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
Magnificent fi𓆉ghting century from Cameron Green, vindication of the decision to recall him as part of the top six reshuffleౠ.
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny)
Serious 💯 from Cameron Green.
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz)
FANTASTIC CENTURY FROM CAM GREEN!!!!!
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
Killer knock from Cam Green in really ꦛtesting conditions over there — an innings we’ll remember in his broader context 🙌
— Phil Prior (@Phil_Prior)
So that's why Steve Smith is an opener now. You'd think that will be the first of many Test hundreds at No.4 for Cameron Green.
— Andrew Wu (@wutube)
Superb spells all day from Matt Henry, top quality 100 for Cam Green – hope we get many more days like that throughout this series 🏏
— The Top Order Podcast (@Toporderpod)
Well done Greeny!!! Fantastic innings. He's been a class above all our other batters today.
— Patrick Gray (@PatrickM_Gray)
Well done son! Great innings from C⛦ameron Green. Well pl꧒ayed.
— Simon Wood (@WoodOnWineNZ)
Cam Green you fucking legend
— 🇦🇺Lee 🇺🇲 (@LJSearles)
A knไock for the ages for Cameron Green. That number four spot seems to have a stranglehold on it now
— Jackson Mansell (@jackson_mansell)
You beauty Cameron Green. What a knock. Cool, calm and collected. That is a proper test cenꩵt🦋ury and in tough batting conditions.
— Lachlan Jeffery (@LachlanJeffery)
That’s a coming of age 100 by Cameron Green ! Team was under great pre﷽ssure & he took it on his shoulders & looked head & shoulders aꦚbove his teammates
— Brett Graham (@worldofBG)
A brilliant comeback by Australia 💪
Scorecard:— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Sensational from Cameron Green!
A century in tough conditions lifts Au♉stralia to a strong total
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
