Australia were in complete control of the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday, taking an overall lead of 381 after bowling the visitors out for 251 in their first innings reply.

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming made an elegant 83 but his dismissal was the first of five Kiwi wickets to fall in the post-lunch session of the third day's play, including Nathan Astle who scored 52.

Fast bowlers Glenn McGrath (4-66) and Jason Gillespie (3-37) took seven wickets between them for Australia, who lead the two-match series 1-0.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting opted not to enforce the follow-on after Australia's first innings of 575 for eight declared at Adelaide Oval.

The hosts reached 57 without loss in their second innings by the close, with Justin Langer on 31 after his first innings 215 and Matthew Hayden 21 not out, becoming the first player to score 1,000 runs in four consecutive calendar years.

After New Zealand had resumed on their overnight score of 56 for two, Michael Kasprowicz took the first wicket of the day when he had nightwatchman Paul Wiseman leg before wicket for 11 at 80 for three.

McGrath and Gillespie each took two wickets in the afternoon session before world record-holder Shane Warne claimed his 550th victim.

McGrath triggered the collapse when he had Fleming caught behind after the left-hander shared a 73-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Nathan Astle.

SLOWER BALL

Astle was deceived by a slower ball from McGrath and popped a catch to Langer at short mid-wicket at 178 for five.

Gillespie struck twice in five balls, removing first Test century-maker Jacob Oram caught behind for 12 and wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum lbw for 10.

Leg spinner Warne then trapped James Franklin in front for seven.

Middle order batsman Scott Styris, battling a middle ear complaint which affected his balance and sight, joined Daniel Vettori and they went to tea at 216 for eight.

Vettori was out in the seventh over with the second new ball when he was lbw to McGrath for 20 and Styris was McGrath's fourth victim after belting 28, including four fours and one six.

Australia were able to set their big total after Langer shared century partnerships with Hayden (70), Ponting (68) and Darren Lehmann (81).

Warne (53 not out) and Adam Gilchrist (50) also made half-centuries.

Left-arm spinner Vettori took 5-152 from 55.2 overs in blazing heat.

Scoreboard:

Australia first innings: 575-8 declared (Justin Langer 215, Darren Lehmann 81; Daniel Vettori 5-152)

New Zealand first innings: (overnight 56 for two)
M Sinclair c Warne b Gillespie 0
M Richardson b Kasprowicz 9
S Fleming c Gilchrist b McGrath 83
P Wiseman lbw b Kasprowicz 11
N Astle c Langer b McGrath 52
J Oram c Gilchrist b Gillespie 12
B McCullum lbw b Gillespie 10
D Vettori lbw b McGrath 20
J Franklin lbw b Warne 7
S Styris c Clarke b McGrath 28
C Martin not out 2

Extras (b-3 nb-9 lb-5) 17

Total (all out, 88.1 overs) 251

Fall of wickets: 1-2 2-44 3-80 4-153 5-178 6-183 7-190 8-213 9-242

Bowling: McGrath 20.1-3-66-4 (nb-2), Gillespie 19-4-37-3, Warne 28-5-65-1, Kasprowicz 16-3-66-2 (nb-7), Lehmann 5-2-9-0.

Australia second innings:
M Hayden not out 21
J Langer not out 31

Extras (nb-1 lb-4) 5

Total (for no wicket, 21 overs) 57

Bowling: Martin 6-1-11-0, Oram 5-1-17-0, Franklin 5-0-18-0 (nb-1), Wiseman 5-1-7-0.