The Trans Tasmanian rivalry has always been there between New Zealand and Australia. The Chappel Hadlee series commenced today with the first Test at Gabba. Early showers caused the start to be delayed. New Zealand won the toss and Vettori wanted to make use of the fresh wicket and sent Australia in. The New Zealand seamers started beautifully hitting the seam on regular occassions. Soon Australia were reduced to 23 for 3 with Hayden, Katich and Ponting all falling to Southee. Then Clarke and Hussey tried to consolidate. They went into lunch with the score at 60 for 3. Just when one thought that both Clarke and Hussey were looking comfortable at the crease, Chris Martin got Hussey leg before wicket. Then Symonds joined in with Clarke and added a few runs before he was dismissed for 26 to a great delivery by O Brein. Australia's batting woes continued as they struggled to build partnership. Watson, Haddin and Lee all fell cheaply. Clarke was playing the innings of his life. He along with the tail enders took the score past 200. Stuart Clark was giving him good company at the other end. Clarke in search of a century lost his wicket to a ball that came in sharply of the wicket. Jesse Ryder celebrated but Clarke walked back disappointed after scoring 98. It was a nasty period of play for the Kiwis where they had to weather off the Aussie storm. They managed to survive and at close of play their score was 7 for no loss.
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