Australia are aware they won't have everything their own way on day three of the first cricket test against the Black Caps in Perth

New Zealand will resume at 109 for five, still 307 runs behind the hosts first innings score.

But, Australia will likely be without paceman Josh Hazlewood for the remainder of the match after he injured a hamstring on day two.

Fellow quick Mitchell Starc says Perth's near 40-degree heat now becomes a real factor for their bowling unit.



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