Scott Boland has reproduced his Boxing Day heroics, taking an astonishing three wickets for no runs in his first over of the second innings against the West Indies in Adelaide.
The 3-wicket opening dig backed up his 6-7 figures at the MCG last year.
Steve Smith opted to give fellow inclusion for their second test Michael Neser the new ball, but Boland quickly found himself with the ball and got straight into his work.
The 33-year-old took one half of the Windies' so-far resilient opening-pair Kraigg Brathwaite with his first delivery.
It came courtesy of healthy out-seam and a comfortable catch from keeper Alex Carey.
Two balls later he had his second, hitting Shamarh Brooks' pads plumb in front when the ball jagged the other way.
Cameron Green made consecutive successful fielding efforts and snagged Jermaine Blackwood at gully off another Boland peach.
After one over Boland had figures of 3-0.
W 0 W 0 0 W
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It's a welcome relief for the recalled seamer after failing to take a wicket in the first innings.
Speaking after the match he said it was "a nice feeling" after missing out early.
"I feel like I've been bowling pretty well in shield cricket in the last couple of years," Boland said.
"My game plan is pretty simple, I just try and put as many balls in the same spot as I can and it worked again.
"I've said lots of autographs so it's good fun."
Australia maintains total control in the second test.
After twice declating with totals of 511 and 199 the hosts took quick wickets on Saturday night, defending 496 to sweep the series.
