New Zealand vs Australia first Test, day 3 LIVE: Ravindra scores half-century to lead Black Caps; Cummins masterstroke sets up stunning Steve Smith catch; 'Rank' Lyon ball gives Aussies first wicket
TEAMS
Australia: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon
New Zealand: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Scott Kuggeleijn, Matt Henry, Tim Southee (c), Will O'Rourke
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl.
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Thank you for tuning into Wide World of Sports' LIVE coverage of day three of the first Test between New Zealand and Australia from the Basin Reserve.
Our live blog will be back tomorrow morning as the hosts look to pull off an unlikely victory with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell at the crease.
If the Black Caps can find the 258 runs required, they will achieve the greatest successful run chase on home soil in Test history.
Black Caps left with 'fighting chance' despite Steve Smith's sensational one-handed catch
Steve Smith's stunning catch has put the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in a precarious position.
With the Black Caps 2-59, chasing a target of 369, Smith removed opener Will Young after an inspired bowling change from captain Pat Cummins.
After New Zealand were 2-35 early in its chase, Young and Rachin Ravindra combined for a 24-run partnership.
New Zealand v Australia LIVE: STUMPS
Daryl Mitchell (12*) and Rachin Ravindra (56*) survive and will resume for New Zealand on day four.
The hosts stood up today after finding themselves on the back foot following the first innings.
Led by Glenn Phillips' maiden five-wicket haul earlier in the day, the Kiwis stared down a tall target and got to stumps only three down.
At the end of day three, New Zealand are 3-111 and trail by 258 runs.
New Zealand v Australia LIVE: Day three winding down
Josh Hazlewood comes to the crease for the final over of the day. He looks set to let rip on some bouncers.
The partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra has just ticked over 50 runs after 116 balls.
New Zealand v Australia LIVE: Aussies targeting late wicket
Twelve minutes of play left! Can Australia take a late wicket and force the Blackcaps into an awkward batting decision?
The visitors are pressing and Rachin Ravindra is vulnerable.
New Zealand v Australia LIVE: Ravindra brings up 50
The home crowd rise to their feet as Rachin Ravindra brings up 50 with a trusty pull shot!
The batting allrounder brings up his half-century in 78 balls with eight fours and one six.
Australia desperately hunting for a wicket before stumps.
Rachin Ravindra celebrates his half-century during day three of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand. Hagen Hopkins via Getty Images
New Zealand v Australia LIVE: Kiwi sneaking up on 50
Rachin Ravindra edges the ball towards Steve Smith at second slip but it bounces half a metre in front of him!
After 34 overs, Ravindra is approaching his half century on 46* after a massive six.
New Zealand require 273 runs to win.
New Zealand spinner Glenn Phillips stuns Australia with five-wicket haul
Glenn Phillips stunned Australia on day three of the first Test, becoming the first New Zealand spinner since 2008 to take a five-wicket haul on home soil.
The right-arm off-spinner entered the fray in the first session, helping to bring the Black Caps back into the contest with a brilliant spell.
The 27-year-old claimed the prized scalp of Usman Khawaja after frustrating the Aussie opener, before tearing through the middle order and claiming two wickets in an over.
Glenn Phillips of New Zealand celebrates after taking the wicket of Cameron Green of Australia for a five-wicket bag during day three of the First Test in the series between New Zealand and Australia at Basin Reserve on March 02, 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) Getty
New Zealand v Australia LIVE: Danger signs for New Zealand
The Kiwis need a strong fourth wicket stand from Rachin Ravindra (25*) and Daryl Mitchell (5*) to rescue their innings.
Ravindra has found the rope on four occasions.
Their partnership currently boats 13 runs after 28 overs.
The wind has also picked up in Wellington.
New Zealand v Australia LIVE: Masterstroke from Cummins
Travis Head comes into the attack as the Aussies try a different approach.
Rachin Ravindra has settled in well... But wait, there's a wicket!
Will Young is pushed out by Head and Steve Smith takes the one-handed catch to the left of him at slip! Brilliant
Young finishes with 15 just as the NZ pair started to look settled.
Daryl Mitchell comes to the crease with the host's 3-59 after 21 overs.
Steve Smith took a stunning catch to dismiss Rachin Ravindra on day three. Fox Cricket
