Southee

Tim Southee has bagged his first five-wicket haul at the Basin Reserve as the Black Caps battled a stubborn Sri Lankan fightback on day one of the first test in Wellington.

A decision on whether Black Caps pace bowler Tim Southee will play in the second test against Austraila in Perth will be made later today.

New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson is cautiously optimistic strike bowler Tim Southee will be fit to play in the second test against Australia, starting on Friday in Perth.

Australia opener David Warner feels a combination of inconsistent bowling and lessons learnt from England led to Australia's most productive start to a home summer.

Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum has joined the side in Australia after giving evidence in the London perjury trial of former team-mate Chris Cairns.