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Yes, a bit disappointing after a good start to the day.

Lyon fluffs a c&b and so NZ go to lunch three down.

Taylor lbw to Cummins for 22.

He will have to wait until the second innings to become the leading NZ run scorer.

Watling out to Starc for nine. It's deja vu all over again for the Kiwis....

the question of the follow-on is back with us - NZ with the one wicket in hand and 212 behind.

211...

203 lead to Aus, NZ all out. Lyon gets his first Michelle at the SCG.

I'm sure Aus will bat again.

New Zealand 251 all out

Phillips 52

Lyon 5-68
Cummins 3-44

I'm sure Lyon is happy he did not listen to Warnes advice.

Surely the right choice for Australia to bat again. Given the expectation that spin will be a big factor.

yuppie wrote:I'm sure Lyon is happy he did not listen to Warnes advice.

good point

Paines keeping and stumpings in this series have been top draw.

Warne really is not good at praising the Australian players. Really quick to point out NZ errors, little credit given to Lyons wickets.

I always get the feeling that Warne's ego is at play - he can't be too complimentary, as that detracts from his appearance, he has said that Lyon should step aside, so what Lyon does can be no good - and even though Lyon will never be compared to Warne, Warne needs himself to constantly be seen as better than Lyon and everyone else.

How good was the stumping of Henry, last wicket, by Paine - to paraphrase our esteemed leader.

Burns out to Astle for 40...the search goes on for a partner for Warner.

Warner gets his century!

Labuschagne just keeps rolling on.

Australia 217-2 declared

Labuschagne 59
Warner 111 not out

Target 421

Fifty for Labu. Wonder if he's starting to take this for granted.

He's only bloody out!

Aussies declare out of shock.