Bad weather has given a boost to New Zealand’s hopes of claiming a draw in the first Test against Australia, in Brisbane. Rain brought an early end to day 4- which means the Black Caps have another day to survive against the Aussie attack, with seven wickets in hand. Chasing a world record target of 504, New Zealand ended play on 142 for 3.

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