Another 13 wickets tumbled as bowlers again dominated with the pink ball in the first day-night Test on Saturday, leaving a teetering New Zealand with a 94-run lead and the Decision Review System clearly in the spotlight.

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New Zealand's held a tenuous 94-run lead in the absorbing day-night third Test after a second day of tumbling wickets at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday. Mitchell Santner (13*) and BJ Watling (7*) were the two not out batsmen at the stumps. (All AFP and AP photos)

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Josh Hazlewood led the Australian attack in the absence of injured spearhead Mitchell Starc as the pink ball again dominated the bat.

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Hazlewood as ably supported by Mitchell Marsh as Kiwis ended Day 2 on 116 for five.

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The second day turned on a contentious challenge decision in Australia's favour before dinner, enabling them to go on and grab a 22-run innings lead. Nathan Lyon survived a review in which 'Hot Spot' revealed a mark on the back of his bat before he had scored.

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Mitchell Starc, who came into bat at No.11 after being diagnosed with a stress foot fracture on Friday, thrilled the home crowd with his prodigious hitting.

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Peter Nevill was the hero and was the last man out for his highest Test score of 66.

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Doug Bracewell finished his side's best bowler with three for 18 off 12.1 overs.

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Steve Smith, who raised his fighting half-century off 108 balls, lost three batting partners before he fell.

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New Zealand Take 94-Run Lead as Wickets Tumble in Day-Night Test

Another 13 wickets tumbled as bowlers again dominated with the pink ball in the first day-night Test on Saturday, leaving a teetering New Zealand with a 94-run lead and the Decision Review System clearly in the spotlight.