Kiwis face defeat

MELBOURNE, Nov 16: New Zealand were heading for another heavy defeat in their four-day cricket tour match against Victoria after a typical batting collapse here today. The Kiwis ended the third day at 147 for seven in their second innings — an overall lead of just 56 ater losing 32 for six in the final session. Their only hope of avoiding defeat depends on the continuing rain. Brief scores: New Zealand 82 and 147-7 (B Pocock 44; Brad Williams 2-32, Damien Fleming 2-27, David Saker 3-24). Victoria 173 (IJ Harvey 36; Allott 5-47, SB O’Connor 3-65)