The Twenty Ten course architects designed the final three holes almost specifically for this showpiece to test tired bodies and tired minds - but Ross Fisher's superb birdie on the par three 17th was matchplay at its best.

BBC: Europe reign after the storm

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat first and was soon out in the middle when opener Phillip Hughes - a replacement for the injured Shane Watson - become Arnel's first Test wicket when he edged a catch to Ross Taylor at slip.

BBC: Michael Clarke ton puts Australia on top in Wellington

With six minutes left, Ross Forbes delivered a low shot that drifted past Boruc's left-hand post then failed to test the Polish keeper with a long-range free-kick.

BBC: Georgios Samaras