Date:24/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/24/stories/2008112459551900.htm

Sport - Cricket

Aussies win big

Brisbane: Man-of-the-Match Mitchell Johnson claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests, while Stuart Clark picked up four second innings wickets to help Australia to a 149-run win over New Zealand, on the fourth day of the first Test at the Gabba on Sunday.

The host needed just 48 minutes to scalp the final four New Zealand wickets, for a convincing win. Johnson finished with five wickets for 39 runs, and match figures of nine for 69.

The second and final Test will begin at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.