Marnus Labuschagne hundred gives Australia control against New Zealand

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First Test: Australia 248-4 v New Zealand
Labuschagne hits third consecutive Test hundred

Marnus Labuschagne’s third straight century put Australia on top in the first Test against New Zealand in Perth. After Labuschagne’s 110 not out gave Australia the upper hand, they lost two late wickets in an enthralling final session against the pink ball at Optus Stadium.
Steve Smith fell for 43 before Matthew Wade left an in-swinger from Tim Southee that took his off stump, leaving Travis Head (20 not out) to survive a nervous last half-hour. Continue reading...

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