Brendon McCullum smashed plenty of records. (Source: AP)
New Zealand can thank their captain for taking them to a respectable total of 370. He also found support from Corey Anderson and BJ Watling. But still, the hosts are far from comfortable. REPORT: McCullum takes New Zealand to respectable total
Australian players gave Baz a guard of honour before having themselves picked apart by the batsman.
WATCH: McCullum smashes Australia around the park in record inning
Playing his final Test match, McCullum goes out with a bang as he scores 145 runs to take New Zealand to 370 in the first innings after languishing at 32/3 at one stage.
McCullum scores fastest Test century
The build up
Job comes first for retiring McCullum
It was job first and retirement talk second for Brendon McCullum on Friday on the eve of the final Test against Australia starting , on Saturday with his focus firmly on a series-saving win and not his international swansong.
Henry replaces injured Bracewell
New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry will come in for the injured Doug Bracewell in the second Test against Australia, captain Brendon McCullum said on Friday.
Factbox for the second Test between New Zealand and Australia, which starts in Christchurch on Saturday.
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