'You expect that from Steve' - Starc on Smith's blinder
Mitchell Starc thanks Steve Smith for his stunning catch to get Kane Williamson
12/12Result
1st Test (D/N), ICC World Test Championship at Perth, Dec 12-15 2019
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![Australia]( "Australia")
416 & 217/9d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
166 & 171 (65.3 ov)
Player of the Match
12/12Result
1st Test (D/N), ICC World Test Championship at Perth, Dec 12-15 2019
-
![Australia]( "Australia")
416 & 217/9d -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
166 & 171 (65.3 ov)
Player of the Match
'I was just waiting for the right ball' - Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne reveals why he went big to complete his third straight Test century.
I am feeling nervous for New Zealand after Ferguson's injury - Hodge
Brad Hodge talks about the impact that Lockie Ferguson's injury is likely to have on New Zealand
Match Coverage
All Match NewsLabuschagne, Starc break into top five in Test rankings after Perth heroics
The duo achieved their career-best Test rankings after impressive performances in the win over New Zealand in Perth
Increased workload not a worry for Nathan Lyon, Tim Paine's trump card
"If I have to bowl a lot of overs, I'll do whatever it takes for the team"
Success against Steven Smith 'a good thing' - Gary Stead
New Zealand coach also weighed in on the worrisome depletion of pace-bowling resources in his squad due to injury
'It's going to be a bit of bodyline this series' - Tim Paine
Short-ball tactics from Neil Wagner and Mitchell Starc is 'great theatre' according to Australia captain
Australia 'are moving in the right direction' - Tim Paine
Australia captain lauded how his side put in the hard yards after an injured Hazlewood went down early in the game
