adminBRISBANE. — Australia took a big step towards victory when they removed dangerman Kane Williamson just before tea on the fourth day of the first Test cricket against New Zealand yesterday but the Brisbane weather prevented any further progress.
Williamson’s departure for 59 helped to reduce New Zealand to 142 for three at the break – 361 runs in arrears – but a rain storm wiped out the final session and ensured the match would go into a fifth day. Ross Taylor, who has made 20 not out, and New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum (4) will resume today looking to bat out the final day and save the test.
Australia declared their second innings closed on 264-4 before the start of play yesterday but home hopes of a quick win to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series fell foul of a combination of the weather and obdurate Black Caps batting. — Reuters.
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