Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has brought up his second hundred in Test cricket. He touched the three-figure mark on Day 1 of the ongoing Test series opener against hosts New Zealand.
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Crucial partnership
Australia lost four quick wickets and were reduced to 89/4. Green, who arrived at number four, rescued his team with a 67-run stand with Marsh. Green scored 103 and returned unbeaten on Day 1.
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Impressive Test stats
Green has emerged as Australia's new number four batter in Tests.
Playing his 27th Test, the young all-rounder has raced past 1,220 runs at an average of 32-plus. This was his second Test ton.
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Australia finish at 279/9
Green's brilliance meant Australia finished the day at 279/9. Notably, the likes of Steven Smith (31), Usman Khawaja (33), and Marsh (40) were guilty of throwing away their starts.
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11th FC ton for Green
Playing his 60th First-Class game, Green has raced past 3,700 runs with his average being over 46.
The tally includes 11 tons and 13 fifties with 251 being his best score.