New Zealand's key player Brendon McCullum scored unbeaten 94 and skipper Daniel Vettori scored 77 runs which has helped New Zealand to take a lead of 67 runs against Australia at end of fourth day play in Wellington's Basin Reserve. Due to rain the match was stopped when New Zealand were on 369 loosing 6 wickets. Only one day is left for the 1st test match to get over, New Zealand has to survive for at least 2 sessions tomorrow which will help them a lot to draw the match.
Brendon McCullum & Daniel Vettori broke the record of Stephen Fleming & Chris Cairns 6th wicket partnership of 110 runs which had been setup 10 years ago in the same stadium.