First Test snapshot on day four

DAY FOUR OF THE FIRST TEST BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN BRISBANE

SCORE: New Zealand (317 and 3-142) v Australia (4(dec)-556 and 4(dec)-264)

MAN OF THE MOMENt: Nathan Lyon. The Australian off-spinner (2-33 off 11 overs) maintained his remarkable run on a Gabba deck considered a fast bowler's paradise and looks the man most likely to break New Zealand's stubborn resistance with the bat on the final day.

KEY MOMENT: The dismissal of Kiwi gun Kane Williamson - again. After his stunning 140 in the first dig, Williamson was seen as the man to try and salvage something after New Zealand were set a whopping 504 for victory. All Kiwi hope appeared lost when the world's most prolific run scorer of the past 12 months was trapped in front by that man Lyon for 59.

STAT OF THE DAY: 82.3 - that's the most amount of overs New Zealand have faced in a fourth innings of a Test in Australia, way back in Adelaide in 2004. Set 504 for victory, the Black Caps have so far survived 53.

SUMMARY: Hakas turned to rain dances for Kiwi cricket fans on Sunday after New Zealand were set a whopping 504 for victory. So far so good. Just 53 overs were able to be bowled on day four after the heavens opened as players walked out after the tea break and were not sighted again. More rain is forecast for Monday. But Australia will still be backing themselves for a first Test win with Lyon lurking and pace duo Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson keen to take full advantage at an overcast Gabba.

Quote of the day: "I certainly think we are in with a chance but that first hour will be crucial for us" - Kiwi opener Tom Latham reckons New Zealand are still backing themselves to pull off the mammoth run chase.