Nathan Lyon is due a well-earned rest after playing a crucial role in defying New Zealand’s fight back led by Glenn Phillips taking a maiden five-wicket haul.
Catch up on more from the first Test at Basin Reserve with the day three report:
After taking two of the three New Zealand wickets to fall this afternoon, Nathan Lyon leaves Basin Reserve on day three knackered but happy:
“Great day of Test cricket,” Lyon said after play. “I’m a big fan when the ball spins. Hats off to Glenn’s five-for. I didn’t think it would spin after the South Africa Test. The Wellington wind can be challenging at the start. But I actually quite enjoyed it once I got into a rhythm and ended up getting nice shape on it.
“Gotta give credit where it’s due,” the veteran offspinner went on. “I thought Rachin batted well. First time I bowled to him and watched him during the World Cup, I thought: ‘He’s gonna be a superstar’. But I know if we put pressure on and challenge their defence for a long time, we’ll crack them.”
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