New Zealand took a lead of 40 runs at the end of the second day of their second Test match against Australia at Christchurch yesterday.
Australia scored 256 in their first innings with Marnus Labuschagne top scoring with 90 runs as Matt Henry bowled best for the Kiwis capturing seven wickets.
Scores:
New Zealand: 162 and 134/2 (Tom Latham 65 n.o. Kane Williamson 51)
Australia: 256 (Marnus Labuschagne 90, Matt Henry 7/67)