Published 22:26 IST, December 13th 2019

WATCH: Mitchell Starc cleans up Neil Wagner for a golden duck with an ordinary delivery

Mitchell Starc was rewarded with nightwatchman Neil Wagner's wicket by an ordinary delivery during the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Mitchell Starc rattled New Zealand batting line-up with his fiery pace on Day 2 of first Test match at Optus Stadium in Perth. He bowled at an accurate line and length and did t allow Kiwi batsmen to score runs and was eventually rewarded with some key wickets as Black Caps lost half ir side. However, it was wicket of Neil Wagner which was a delight to watch.

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Mitchell Starc cleans up Neil Wagner for a golden duck

It seems like tall Aussie pacer had saved his best for 29th over. On final delivery of that over, Starc had bowled a full delivery outside off stump. Neil Wagner who was sent out as a nightwatchman was totally clueless about wher he had to play a shot or defend it. It was an ordinary delivery that had a lot of pace in it and that is what had done  trick in end. In a confused state of mind, Wagner decided to needlessly put his bat on an off-stump delivery. Unfortunately for him, ball took inside edge and shattered stumps and Kiwi pacer had to make his way back for a golden duck. Meanwhile, Australian speedster had also picked up two wickets in two consecutive deliveries but was denied a hat-trick on following ball. video was posted by Cricket Australia on ir official Twitter handle. 

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Australia gain command

Australia who were bowled out for 416 ensured that New Zealand were in a spot of bor in Day-Night Test match. visitors were reduced to 1/2 and n 97/5. At end of play on Day 2, Kiwis were placed at 109/5 with Ross Taylor unbeaten on 66 and Henry Nicholls batting at 7. Mitchell Starc did most of dam with figures of 4/31 at an ecomy rate of 2.82 including a maiden. 

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21:41 IST, December 13th 2019