New Zealand v Australia first Test, day two LIVE: Smith and Labuschagne out cheaply, Lyon dropped off last ball
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Daniel’s Brettig’s view on a ‘shambolic’ day for New Zealand
Wellington: Take a dash of Mark Waugh and Matthew Elliott’s collision, add a pinch of Lance Klusener and Allan Donald’s World Cup run out. Mix it with a healthy helping of New Zealand self-doubt, and you have the recipe for something truly shambolic.
That something is what befell Kane Williamson and the Black Caps at Basin Reserve, in a moment of madness so chaotic that his run out should be added to one of those internet lists of contemporary photographs that resemble Renaissance paintings.
Lyon dropped off last ball
Struggling night watchman Nathan Lyon was dropped off the last ball of the day as Australia went to stumps on the second day at 2/13 in their second innings, an overall lead of 217. Lyon edged a delivery from Matt Henry which flew to New Zealand captain Tim Southee at third slip. It hit his hands chest high and fell to the ground. Lyon appears to be struggling with a hip injury after being struck while batting.
Nathan Lyon was dropped off the last ball of the dayCredit: Getty
Lyon received on field treatment
Nathan Lyon is struggling with a right hip problem after being struck while batting as a night watchman. Lyon needed treatment on the field and was regularly flexing his right leg. However he was able to run between wickets.
Labuschagne fails again
Marnus Labuschagne has failed again, caught down the leg side for just two as Australia slumped to 2/4, bringing night watchman Nathan Lyon to the crease. It comes after he was caught in the slips for just one in the first innings, leaving Labuschagne with a top score of 10 in his past six innings. The three runs in total he scored in this Test are the latest he has scored in any Test match.
Tim Southee celebrates after taking the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne. Credit: Getty
Smith out third ball without scoring
Steve Smith has lasted just three balls in Australia’s second innings, chopping a delivery from New Zealand captain Tim Southee into his stumps. The ball was short of a length wide outside the off stump and swinging away as Smith attempted to punch it off the back foot into the covers.
Steve Smith lasted just three balls in Australia’s second inningsCredit: Getty
New Zealand all out 179 as Australia bat again
Australian captain Pat Cummins has decided not to enforce the follow-on after New Zealand were bowled out for 179, 204 runs behind. Nathan Lyon was the most successful of the Australian bowlers, claiming 4/43. Matt Henry was last man out, caught at deep mid-wicket for 42 from 34 balls attempting to hit his fifth six.
Nathan Lyon was the most successful of the Australian bowlers with 4/43.Credit: Getty
Lyon claims third wicket
Nathan Lyon claimed his third wicket as New Zealand captain Tim Southee was well caught at short leg by Travis Head for just one. It was a fine take by Head, throwing out his right hand, but a meek dismissal by Southee.
Phillips out as New Zealand lose eighth wicket
Glenn Phillips has been caught in the deep hooking for 71 from 70 balls, leaving New Zealand 8/161, still 222 runs behind Australia. Phillips went after a bouncer from Josh Hazlewood but top-edged it straight to Mitchell Starc.
Josh Hazlewood celebrates with Pat Cummins after taking the wicket of Glenn PhillipsCredit: Getty
New Zealand pass 150 as Henry hits third six
New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry has hit Nathan Lyon for a third six as New Zealand passed 150. Glenn Phillips brought up the milestone with his 13th boundary, a wonderful cover drive off Josh Hazlewood. After 40 overs New Zealand were 7/159 with Phillips 68 from 66 balls and Henry 27 from 25 balls.
That’s drinks with New Zealand 7/144
Well at least New Zealand have managed to take the score well past three figures thanks to Glenn Phillips after falling to 5/29. Phillips was unbeaten on 62 at the last drinks break with New Zealand 7/144. Matt Henry was 19 from 17 balls.
A bright half century from Glenn Phillips has given a sold-out crowd something to cheers about.Credit: Getty
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