Last Updated: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:56
Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin's maiden Test century helped Australia hit a first innings 535 to open up a 265-run lead over New Zealand.
Haddin fired 169 on day three of the second Test in Adelaide, while a 110 from Michael Clarke put the hosts firmly in command as Australia comfortably surpassed the Black Caps first innings total of 270.
New Zealand were handed some early hope when Chris Martin quickly dismissed Michael Hussey on 70 and then claimed Andrew Symonds for a three-ball duck. However that hope was dashed when Haddin and Clarke put on another 181 before the latter finally went after being caught by Jesse Ryder from the bowling of Iain O'Brien, who took 3-111.
Aaron Redmond, who took two wickets along with skipper Daniel Vettori, eventually accounted for Haddin but the Aussies had already amassed 532 runs by then.
Redmond (15) and Jamie How (13) were unbeaten at the crease as New Zealand batted positively in the nine-over stint before the end of play as they finished on 35 without loss at stumps. However with a deficit of 230 going into day four on Monday, the Black Caps face a battle to salvage something from the game as they trail the two-Test series 1-0.