The hosts powered to 312 for five in merely 39 overs after the match was shortened due to rain.

England seamer Matthew Potts has taken a four-for to help bowl Australia out for 126.

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20 Nov: Kane Williamson's proven the best of the Black Caps on the opening day of round two in the Plunket Shield

19 Nov: Veteran Canterbury batter Frankie Mackay's cautioning against drastic changes - despite the Magicians poor start to the domestic cricket season

18 Nov: Career best ODI bowling figures from Michael Bracewell haven't been enough for the Black Caps to save their one-day series in Sri Lanka

17 Nov: The Black Caps are striving to bat better in a bid to take the lollies against Sri Lanka in Kandy tonight

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