Steven Smith-led Australia defeated New Zealand by three wickets in the first-ever day-night Test. This is also the first time that pink ball has been used in international cricket.

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New Zealand's Bradley Watling was the first batsman to be out on the third day. The Kiwi wicketkeeper-batsman got out on seven.

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Overnight New Zealand batsman Mitchell Santner was stumped off Nathan Lyon's bowling by Peter Nevill. Santner scored a responsible 45 off 88 balls.

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Josh Hazlewood was the pick of Australian bowlers with six scalps in the second innings. He was also named the man of the match.

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Australian opener David Warner was the second-highest scorer for his team in the second innings. He scored 35 off 37 balls.

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New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates after dismissing Australia captain Steve Smith. The bowler gave the Aussies a mighty scare by picking five wickets for 60 runs.

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Shaun Marsh was the highest-scorer for Australia in the second innings. Coming at No. 5, he scored 49 off 117 balls.

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Australia's Peter Siddle celebrates after scoring the winning runs against New Zealand in the day-night Test. He was unbeaten at nine.

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Australia captain Steve Smith and opener David Warner is all smiles after winning the Trans-Tasman Trophy. This is Smith's first Test series win as captain.

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The Australian team with the Trans-Tasman Trophy. They won the three-match series against New Zealand 2-0.

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Brendon McCullum and his New Zealand teammates are a dejected lot after the loss. It was disappointing for them to lose despite coming so close.

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Pink Ball Test: Australia Edge Past New Zealand

Steven Smith-led Australia defeated New Zealand by three wickets in the first-ever day-night Test. This is also the first time that pink ball has been used in international cricket.