Watch: Joe Burns shows sleepiness in the middle and gets elbowed on by Trent Boult
The 2nd Test match between Australia and New Zealand is currently underway in Melbourne. The hosts, Australia are batting first in this Boxing Day Test match and some good batting from Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith has placed them at a comfortable position.
Australia is batting well as Steve Smith and Travis Head are currently unbeaten in the middle. The former Aussie skipper, Smith is playing on 77*, a knock which includes 8 fours and a six.
His partner is on 25* off 56 deliveries. Talking about the bowling performance of New Zealand, the bowlers bowled well but there was nothing special to highlight about their performance.
Colin de Grandhomme has been the most successful bowler for New Zealand with figures of 2/48 in 21 overs. On the other side, left-arm pacers Trent Boult and Neil Wagner have taken a wicket each. Australia is at 257/4 after the end of day one’s play.