Australia have taken control of their second Test against New Zealand. In response to the Black Caps 370, the tourists resumed on day two on 57-1 and at stumps had reached 363-4. Steve Smith hit 138, whilst Joe Burns’ 170 represented the highest score by an Australian opener in New Zealand. If Australia go on to win the series, they’ll return to top spot in the Test rankings.
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Michael Kim opens up one-shot lead in Dubai
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New Zealand down West Indies in Dunedin to seal T20 series win
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Pakistan to host T20 tri-series in Rawalpindi after bombing
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