Australia had a decent start to the second Test against New Zealand in Melbourne as they scored 257/4 at the end of the first day. New Zealand did get an early breakthrough after Joe Burns was dismissed for a golden duck but David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne steadied the ship for the side.
Warner then departed for 41 but Labuschagne and Steve Smith compiled a partnership of 83 runs for the third wicket. Labuschagne scored 63 while remained unbeaten at 77.
Trent Boult and Neil Wagner scalped a wicket apiece while Colin de Grandhomme bagged a couple. New Zealand trail the three-match series 0-1 after losing the first match.
Australia Playing XI
David Warner, Joe Burns, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Matthew Wade, Travis Head/Michael Neser, Tim Paine (c/wk), James Pattinson, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon
New Zealand Playing XI
Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling (wk), Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult
