Well, that all ended in a bit of a rush. Last three wickets falling for one run. New Zealand had a 300-run lead in their sights, but will have to defend 278 now. Australia stuck to their task on a pitch flattening out. Pat Cummins the best. Josh Hazlewood also very good again. Some excellent batting from the home side but someone, ideally, needed to convert into a century. Still, they have something to work with. Will be a good challenge for a slightly iffy Australia top order.
Nikhil: "This slide started with 'here comes Lyon with zero wickets'" What are you suggesting, Nikhil. Surely not the j word!
Julian: "That's a disappointing conclusion to NZ's innings. They worked very hard to set up a formidable target, only to fold after tea and leave Aus chasing something very gettable. That said, a few early wickets and the pendulum will swing again..."
Dhonz: "Cracking game here. 4th innings chases are never easy. Two early wickets and the stomachs will be in knots in the Aussie camp. Mouthwatering prospect. Test cricket you beauty!"
SC Kuggeleijn c Green b Lyon 44 (75m 49b 5x4 2x6) SR: 89.79
Field well spread
END OF OVER:108 | 1 Run 1 Wkt | NZ: 372/9
- Ben Sears0 (4b)
- Scott Kuggeleijn44 (47b)
- Pat Cummins24-3-62-4
- Nathan Lyon16-1-49-2
No slips. Field set for short stuff
Alex Carey has equalled the Australia record for wicketkeeping dismissals in a Test
TG Southee c †Carey b Cummins 0 (3m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
In out field for Southee...well, mostly out!
