ESPNcricinfo staff14-Nov-2015Mark Craig did well to hold on to the catch at second slip•Getty ImagesWarner soaked in the applause from the WACA crowd after making 253, his best in international cricket•Getty ImagesA rather sedate Australia lost quick wickets after Warner’s dismissal, with Steven Smith edging behind for 27•Getty ImagesThe mini-slide didn’t dampen the mood at the ground though, as several fans thronged the stadium on a sunny day in Perth•Getty ImagesMitchell Johnson, who loves having a swing or two, stepped out to Craig and was stumped by BJ Watling•Getty ImagesSmith eventually declared the Australia innings at 559 for 9•Getty ImagesAnd Mitchell Starc pushed the hosts further ahead, trapping Martin Guptill lbw for 1…•Getty Images… but Kane Williams steadied the innings with an unbeaten 70•Getty ImagesWilliamson found good company in Tom Latham before he was out for 36•Getty ImagesRoss Taylor also struck some strong drives as New Zealand closed the day at 140 for 2•Getty Images