Australia win by seven wickets on day five at Hagley OvalSteve Smith’s side wrap up 2-0 series win and take top Test rankingAustralia reclaimed the No1 Test ranking,recording a comfortable seven-wicket win on day five of the moment trans-Tasman Test. The tourists resumed at 70-1 on Wednesday, needing a further 131 runs to defeat novel Zealand in Christchurch.
Steve Smith finished 53 not out, and ensuring there were no nervous moments for Australia. Adam Voges struck the winning runs in the fourth over after lunch on day five but it was fitting that Smith was in the middle.
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Source: theguardian.com