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The Kiwis began the third session with authority, as both Tom Latham and Kane Williamson thwarted the Aussie bowlers, capitalizing on loose deliveries and steadily chipping away at the lead. They punished any errant deliveries and gradually surpassed them, with both batters notching up fine fifties and building up a century-run partnership. In a significant milestone, Latham crossed 10,000 international runs. However, Kane Williamson, on his 100th Test, fell just after reaching his half-century to a crucial breakthrough by Pat Cummins. Following his dismissal, the visitors regained momentum, with Cummins and Josh Hazlewood delivering fiery spells. Hazlewood even created a chance to dismiss the set Latham, but Alex Carey’s missed opportunity behind the stumps could prove costly for Australia. Despite the scare, Rachin Ravindra and Latham managed to avoid further setbacks until Stumps, ensuring a promising position heading into the next day’s play.
