AP, Brisbane :David Warner and Joe Burns posted a ground-breaking second century partnership to put Australia in a commanding position after day three of the first Test against New Zealand and immediately establish themselves as an opening combination.They became the first Australians to combine for two 100-plus stands for the first wicket in the same Test.Burns (129) plundered two sixes in three deliveries to reach his maiden test hundred, moments before rain interrupted play on Saturday. After the resumption, Warner (116) completed his second century of the match.Their 237 -run partnership in the second innings followed a 161 stand on day one as Australia scored 556 for 4 declared in their first innings.At stumps, Australia were 264 for 4 in their second innings, an overall lead of 503 runs.
