- Australia tally 467 before reducing New Zealand to 44-2
- Head answers critics with 114, his second Test century
Travis Head shrugged off accusations of wastefulness to convert a start into a century before Australia’s bowlers rammed home their advantage over New Zealand on day two at the MCG. Head turned his ninth score above 50 into his second Test century to help Australia to 467, before the Black Caps reached 44-2 at stumps.
Recalled paceman James Pattinson snared the key scalp of Black Caps captain Kane Williamson, who was caught after skying a pull shot on nine. Pat Cummins’ seven-over opening spell of 1-8 netted the wicket of new opener Tom Blundell (15), who was also caught behind by Tim Paine.
Written by Australian Associated Press
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