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Australia wrapped up a 10-wicket triumph over New Zealand on day five of the first Test at Basin Reserve in Wellington. The Black Caps had been dismissed for 407 in their second innings early in the morning session, meaning Australia needed 106 for victory. The tourists comfortably reached the target in 23 overs prior to lunch with Phil Hughes unbeaten on 86 and Simon Katich not out on 18. The win means Australia has retained the Trans-Tasman Trophy ahead of the second and final Test beginning on Saturday in Hamilton. Ponting says it is a satisfying result, despite many pundits predicting the victory would be sealed inside five days. Man-of-the-match Michael Clarke says his century in Australia's first innings was achieved as much off the field as it was on.
