Australia were in complete control of the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday, taking an overall lead of 381 after bowling the visitors out for 251 in their first innings reply.New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming made an elegant 83 but his dismissal was the first of five Kiwi wickets to fall in the post-lunch session of the third day’s play, including Nathan Astle who scored 52. Fast bowlers Glenn McGrath (4-66) and Jason Gillespie (3-37) took seven wickets between them for Australia.The hosts reached 57 without loss in their second innings by the close, with Justin Langer on 31 after his first innings 215 and Matthew Hayden 21 not out, becoming the first player to score 1,000 runs in four consecutive calendar years.BRIEF SCORESAustralia: 575-8 decl. and 57 for no loss (J Langer batting 31) vs New Zealand: 251 all out (S Fleming 83, N Astle 52; G McGrath 4/66, J Gillespie 3/37)
