AUS vs NZ 2nd Test: Hazlewood's fifer puts Aussies in control on the opening day

By stumps, Australia were 124-4 and the deficit had been reduced to 38. Marnus Labuschagne was 45 not out at the close

Josh Hazlewood took 5-31 as Australia bowled out New Zealand for 162 on the opening day of the second Test on Friday, overshadowing the 100th test appearances of Kane Williamson and Tim Southee.

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Williamson made 17 in the course of an accelerating collapse of the NZ batting order in which Tom Latham’s 38 was the highest score. Southee made 26 in a 55-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Matt Henry (29) which was the highest of the innings. By stumps, Australia were 124-4 and the deficit had been reduced to 38. Marnus Labuschagne was 45 not out at the close.

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