1st Test, Brisbane, November 20, 2008, 05:30 AM
214/10(77ov) & 268/10(81.2ov)
156/10(50ov) & 177/10(54.3ov)
Australia beat New Zealand by 149 runs
Australia Playing XI
| Brett Lee | Bowler |
| Brad Haddin † | Wicket Keeper |
| Matthew Hayden | Batsman |
| Simon Katich | Batsman |
| Ricky Ponting (c) | Batsman |
| Andrew Symonds | All Rounder |
| Shane Watson | All Rounder |
| Michael Clarke | Batsman |
| Michael Hussey | Batsman |
| Stuart Clark | Bowler |
| Mitchell Johnson | Bowler |
New Zealand Playing XI
| Chris Martin | Bowler |
| Brendon McCullum † | Wicket Keeper |
| Daniel Vettori (c) | All Rounder |
| Iain O'Brien | Bowler |
| Jamie How | Batsman |
| Ross Taylor | Batsman |
| Jesse Ryder | All Rounder |
| Tim Southee | Bowler |
| Daniel Flynn | Batsman |
| Grant Elliott | All Rounder |
| Aaron Redmond | Batsman |