Usman Khawaja, Adam Voges put Australia in full control against New Zealand

Khawaja, Voges put Australia in full control

Usman Khawaja and Adam Voges both hit centuries as Australia moved into a 280-run lead after day two of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

After bowling the hosts out and reaching 147-3 by the end of day one, Khawaja and Voges put on a 168-run partnership to put the tourists ahead for the first time in the match.

Khawaja made 140 - his fourth Test hundred in as many innings - before being trapped lbw by Trent Boult.

Voges is also a man in form and he remains at the crease unbeaten on 176 with Peter Siddle (29*) after the wickets of Mitchell Marsh (0) and Peter Nevill (32) fell before the close of play to leave Australia 463-6 with a lead of 280.

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