New Zealand v Australia: McCullum out cheaply in final innings

Resuming on 363-4, Australia reached 505 all out on day three of the second Test, a first-innings lead of 135.
In reply, New Zealand ended on 121-4 with James Pattinson taking 3-29 from 12 overs.
Kane Williamson, who finished on 45 not out, is New Zealand's best hope of salvaging a draw.
 Australia, who lead 1-0, need only draw this match to regain the number one Test ranking.

The 34-year-old's last Test runs came from a characteristic six, which was the 107th of his career - more than anyone else in the format.
McCullum will retire with 6,453 Test runs at an average of 38.64.
 He received a standing ovation from the crowd at the start of his innings and again after he was dismissed.
 Earlier, left-arm seamer Wagner claimed his second Test five-wicket haul as Australia lost their last five wickets for 39 runs.

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