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Usman Khawaja goes past 1,000 Test runs during New Zealand vs Australia 2015-16, 1st Test, Day 2

Usman Khawaja has scored heavily for Australia in Tests in the last couple of series.

Usman Khawaja scored his fourth Test ton in the first Test against New Zealand © Getty Images
Usman Khawaja scored his fourth Test ton in the first Test against New Zealand © Getty Images

Usman Khawaja goes past the 1,000-run mark in Tests during the second day’s play of the first Test against New Zealand at Wellington. Kawaja scored his fourth Test century and needed 119 runs to reach 1,000 runs in Tests. Khawaja has had a golden tun in Tests of late. He has scored heavily in the recent series against West Indies and also in the home series against New Zealand. Khawaja played a key role in the recently concluded Big Bash League (BBL) to ensure that his side won the title. His century however in this Test against New Zealand has put Australia  in a commanding position. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: New Zealand vs Australia 2015-16, 1st Test at Wellington

New Zealand were bowled out for 183 on Day One after they were asked to bat first. Khawaja put on a 126-run stand with his skipper Steven Smith after Australia had lost a couple of quick wickets. Along with Adam Voges, he has already put on 100-plus for the fourth wicket and the duo look to pile on more misery on the hosts. Australia still have some good batsmen to follow and they will now look to bat New Zealand out of the match. Live Updates: New Zealand vs Australia 2015-16, 1st Test, Day 2 at Wellington

Khawaja made his Test debut in 2011 against England. After some excellent performances in the domestic circuit, Khawaja made a comeback into the Australian side in the end of 2015 and has been an integral part of the Australian team across formats. He recently made his T20 International (T20I) debut against India at Sydney. Khawaja has also played five One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for Australia. He will look to cement his place in the side in other formats as well.

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