Aussies maintain scoring touch against Kiwis

Justin Langer led an Australian roasting of New Zealand with his 20th Test century, while Hayden reignited the 'walk' debate.

Justin Langer led an Australian roasting of New Zealand's bowling with his 20th Test century, as opening partner Matthew Hayden reignited the 'walk' debate in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

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The left-landed opener scorched out of the starting blocks, taking 23 runs off the first two overs before steadying for his third century on the picturesque ground as Australia powered to 327 for three at first-day stumps at 3.6 runs an over.

Langer batted all day and brought up 1,021 runs for the year to be unbeaten on 144 in 367 minutes including 19 boundaries. Home-town hero Darren Lehmann was not out 28.

Yet a major talking point on a stifling day was Hayden's refusal to 'walk' after he appeared to be clearly caught and bowled by off-spinner Paul Wiseman.

Hayden turned his back on English umpire David Shepherd and stood his ground as the Kiwi fieldsmen celebrated and he only left the wicket minutes later when adjudicated by the video umpire.

There has been acrimony in the series over the issue of walking, or batsmen admitting they are out before waiting for the umpire's decision.