Second Test, day three, MCG
First innings: Australia 467, New Zealand 5-58
Latham 12, de Grandhomme 0
New Zealand reeling as Australia’s Pat Cummins snared two wickets in just the third over of day three in the second Test at the MCG.
Cummins had Ross Taylor caught in slips for just four in the first ball of his second over and followed up next ball to have Harry Nicholls lbw for a golden duck.
Nicholls reviewed the decision, but the umpire’s call stood.
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The Black Caps had slumped to 4-46, chasing Australia’s first innings score of 467.
Shortly after James Pattinson had BJ Watling (7) edging to Joe Burns in the slips – New Zealand 5-58.
The tourists started the day with skipper Kane Williamson and new opener Tom Blundell already back in the sheds after Cummins and Pattinson had struck in the final hour of play on day two.
Cummins had Blundell caught behind for just 15, while the returning Pattinson had the dangerous Williamson caught by Tim Paine for nine after he skyed a big hit.
Australia’s big lead came after Travis Head became the first South Australian-born player since Andrew Hilditch in 1984 to score a Test ton at the MCG.
Head’s 114 off 234 balls came after he’d been tipped to be the man dropped if Australia had opted for five bowlers in this Test, although his skipper Paine told cricket.com.au that it was mostly a feint to upset New Zealand.
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