New Zealand win Hobart thriller

An inspired spell of fast bowling from Doug Bracewell propelled New Zealand to an unlikely second Test victory over Australia in a thrilling finish at Hobart's Blundstone Arena, despite a heroic maiden century from David Warner.

Australia fell just eight runs shy of their target of 241 after a last-wicket partnership worth 34 between Warner and Nathan Lyon.

But Bracewell removed Lyon for nine to clinch the victory, capping a display in which he took six for 40. Tim Southee provided solid support as he took two for 77. Rookie opener Warner finished unbeaten on 123, carrying his bat through the Australian innings, but it was not enough for his team.

Bracewell and Southee bowled unchanged after lunch and combined to remove the last eight Australian batsmen for just 74 runs either side of the break. Bracewell had taken three quick wickets before lunch but Australia, on 173 for five, still looked to be in a strong position, particularly when Warner posted his maiden Test ton early in the second session.

Together with Brad Haddin (15) he provided a steadying influence after the wobble late in the morning. But when Haddin went driving at a wide one and was caught at slip by Ross Taylor it triggered a collapse as Australia lost four wickets for seven runs, with Peter Siddle (2), James Pattinson (4) and Mitchell Starc (0) falling in the space of two overs.

Bracewell was finding significant movement through the air from the Southern end of Blundstone Arena and fellow right-arm quick Southee was doing an equally impressive job at the other end.

With Warner seemingly hampered by a back complaint during the morning session, he was forced to carry a huge burden after the break in first reaching his century and then trying to guide his side home with wickets tumbling at the other end. His brave rearguard ended when Lyon was the last dismissed, bowled by Bracewell for nine.

Skipper Taylor sensed the time was right to attack after lunch with Southee introduced to the attack and aside from a tough chance that was dropped by Jesse Ryder from Siddle, his packed slip cordon did the business by snaring six catches in the Australian innings.

Lyon joined Warner at the crease with 42 required for victory and survived two reviewed LBW decisions as the pair chased what was becoming an increasingly unlikely victory.

But when Lyon was finally bowled, New Zealand celebrated their deserved victory mid-pitch while Lyon slumped to his haunches, the unbeaten Warner a solitary figure at the other end, no doubt wondering how his chanceless maiden Test century could end in such disappointing circumstances.