ADELAIDE (Reuters) - The third umpire's controversial reprieval of Australia's Nathan Lyon was a sucker-punch for frustrated New Zealand which left the hosts in a strong position on day two of the third test on Saturday.
New Zealand were convinced Lyon was out when his sweep-shot sent the ball looping into the slips and the spinner himself started walking back to the Adelaide Oval dressing room when the 'Hot Spot' technology revealed the mark on his bat.
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