Debutant pace bowler James Pattinson ripped through New Zealand's top order in a brilliant morning spell to fire Australia to an emphatic nine-wicket victory with more than a day to spare in the first test on Sunday.Australia, who made 427 in their opening innings in response to New Zealand's 295, needed just 19 runs in their second knock to claim victory after dismissing the tourists for 150 less than an hour after lunch.
They still managed to lose under-fire opener Phil Hughes for seven before David Warner (12 not out) rattled off the winning runs but the day belonged to Man of the Match Pattinson, who finished with 5-27.
Image: Australia's James Pattinson waves at the crowd after his 5 wicket haul during the 4th day of the first cricket test between Australia and New Zealand at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Sunday, Dec.4, 2011.
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