Australia v New Zealand: third Test, day two – as it happened

Marnus Labuschagne’s 215 puts Australia in control of the third Test 6.59am GMT New Zealand’s day. First, an improved bowling and fielding performance was rewarded with figures of 7/171 for the day, then Toms Latham and Blundell saw off the new ball to hit the sheds with an unbeaten opening partnership. However, it remains Australia’s Test match. A first-innings total of 454 is not to be sniffed at anywhere in the world, let alone on an SCG pitch showing variable bounce worryin