Aus vs NZ: Nathan Lyon's scorching catch at point gives Mitchell Starc second wicket

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon took an excellent catch to dismiss New Zealand opener Tom Blundell for a paltry score of 2 in ongoing third Test of three-match series at Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday. Blundell went for an expansive cover drive off Mitchell Starc's bowling but couldn't keep it down. Nathan Lyon, who was stationed at backward point, mand to quickly dive down to his right and grabbed a stunner.

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Aus vs NZ: Nathan Lyon takes top catch to dismiss Tom Blundell

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Earlier, Australia set New Zealand 416 to win third Test after declaring at 217-2 midway through fourth day at SCG. David Warner remained unbeaten on 111 from 159 balls, while Marnus Labuschagne was out for 59 on last ball before declaration.  target would have been higher but Warner and Labuschagne were penalised for running down wicket twice in same over and, as a result, five runs were added to Blackcaps' second innings score. 

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New Zealand got off to a horrendous start as y began ir chase. Mitchell Starc sent both openers back in quick succession. He trapped Kiwi skipper Tom Latham in front of wicket for 1 before getting rid of Blundell for 2. Jeet Raval soon followed as he nicked one to Tim Paine off Nathan Lyon for 12. Debutant Glenn Phillips, who top-scored for Kiwis in first innings, didn't trouble scorers this time around as Lyon got rid of him in a similar fashion as Raval. With Trans-Tasman Trophy already in ir pockets, Australia are on verge of securing ir 10th whitewash of a full home summer with a win in Sydney.

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