| 0.0 : It is series decider time! After having 4 enthralling T20Is between the Trans-Tasman rivals, we now head into the final T20I of the series between New Zealand and Australia. After dominating the first 2 games, the hosts slightly lost their way and have allowed Australia to come back and now, the series is level at 2-2. Both the teams will be gunning to come out and snatch the win and ultimately, the series. Will the Kiwis be able to bounce back or will the Kangaroos make it 3 wins in 3 and grab |
| TOSS - Both the captains are out in the middle for the all important toss. The coin lands in the favor of Aaron Finch. AUSTRALIA WILL BAT FIRST! |
| The Australian skipper, Aaron Finch says that they will bat first and says that this is the third time on this wicket and it looks slightly dry as well. Feels that they have kept improving and they want to wrap up the series today nicely. Praises his spinners and has told that they have tried to use them differently. Feels that it always feels nice to contribute to the team. Informs that they are unchanged. |
| Kane Williamson, New Zealand skipper, says they would have also batted first. Adds that they will look to adjust to the conditions as quickly as possible. Mentions that they are looking for that performance and they will look to improve it today. Informs that Mark Chapman comes in place of Kyle Jamieson. |
| Australia (Unchanged Playing XI) - Matthew Wade (WK), Aaron Finch (C), Josh Philippe, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Marsh, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith. |
| New Zealand (Playing XI) - Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman (IN PLACE OF KYLE JAMIESON), James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult. |
| Gary Stead, the New Zealand coach is down for an interview. He says that he is excited about the decider. Adds that the team would look to improve from the last game. Mentions that the pitch surprised everyone a bit. Further says that the team is excited for the World Test Championship final and now they know who is their opponent. He credits India for playing so well in the Test series against England. |
| Adam Zampa is down for an interview. He says that he will look to bowl well today. Adds that his partnership with Ashton Agar has been wonderful. Further says that the T20 World Cup is around the corner and they will look to keep on improving their performance. |
| PITCH REPORT - Craig McMillan and Rebecca Rolls are the pitch inspectors for the day. Craig says that the sun is out and the conditions look good. Says that spin has played an important part so far in the series. Rebecca chips in and adds that she feels that the deck looks like a belter but whichever team adjusts earlier, then they will prevail. Tells that there will be a lot of turn on offer here too. |
| We are all set to begin. The New Zealand players are out in the middle. Aaron Finch and Josh Philippe will open the innings for Australia. Tim Southee will start the proceedings for New Zealand. |
| 0.1 : Tim Southee to Josh Philippe, On a good length and around off this time, Philippe blocks this one out nicely. |
| 0.2 : Tim Southee to Josh Philippe, Australia and Philippe are underway. On a good length and around off again, Josh pushes this one to the cover region and the batters scamper through for the single. |
| 0.3 : Tim Southee to Aaron Finch, An appeal for lbw but turned down. Tim goes for the back of a length ball on the pads, Finch looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal but this one was going down leg. |
| 0.4 : Tim Southee to Aaron Finch, FOUR! Finch gets off the mark in fine fashion, with a boundary. Southee slides this one on the leg pole, on a length, Finch flicks this one with aplomb through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 0.5 : Tim Southee to Aaron Finch, Fuller, on the middle pole, flicked to the deep square leg region for a single. |
| 0.6 : Mitchell Santner to bowl from the other end. |
| Tim Southee to Josh Philippe, Leg bye. Another appeal but turned down. On the pads, length, Josh comes down the track and looks to flick but misses. Another appeal for LBW. Another time when the umpire turns it down. No review from Kane Williamson either. The batters sneak a leg bye. |
| 1.1 : Mitchell Santner to Josh Philippe, Around off, fuller, pushed to covers. |
| 1.2 : Mitchell Santner to Josh Philippe, Fuller, flighted, outside off, played to covers again by Josh. |
| 1.3 : Mitchell Santner to Josh Philippe, Around off, flighted again, Philippe gets down and hoicks this one to deep square leg for a single. |
| 1.4 : Mitchell Santner to Aaron Finch, Darted on the middle pole, AF flicks but finds short fine leg. |
| 1.5 : Mitchell Santner to Aaron Finch, Tossed up, around off, Finch flicks but finds square leg this time. |
| 1.6 : Mitchell Santner to Aaron Finch, Loopy around off, pushed to point this time. Just the single from this over. |
| Trent Boult is into the attack. |
| 2.1 : Trent Boult to Josh Philippe, Short of a length and around off this time, JP plays this one towards point. A loud no for the single. |
| 2.2 : Trent Boult to Josh Philippe, OUT! LBW! Boult draws first blood and Philippe goes back for a very low score. A very good delivery from Boult and the Kiwis are pumped. A pacy fuller ball on middle and leg, Philippe looks to tuck this one away but the pace is just too much for him to deal with. Gets rapped on the pad and up goes the Black Caps in appeal. The umpire agrees and raises his finger. |
| Matthew Wade is the next batsman in. |
| 2.3 : Trent Boult to Matthew Wade, Short of a good length ball, around off, MW taps this one towards point. |
| 2.4 : Trent Boult to Matthew Wade, FOUR! Wade gets off the mark in style. Boult goes for the full delivery, on the pads, Wade flicks this one nicely towards the fine leg region for a boundary. |
| 2.5 : Trent Boult to Matthew Wade, Short of a length and on the pads, Wade clips this one to square leg and rotates the strike. |
| 2.6 : Trent Boult to Aaron Finch, Slightly behind the good length and on leg, Finch hops and tucks this one to deep square leg for another single. A good start from Trent. 6 runs and a wicket off his first over. |
| 3.1 : Mitchell Santner to Aaron Finch, Short, around off, kept out by Finch. |
| 3.2 : Mitchell Santner to Aaron Finch, A quicker flatter delivery on middle, Finch looks to swivel and pull but he inside edges this one back onto the pad. |
| 3.3 : Mitchell Santner to Aaron Finch, FOUR! Too full and Finch does not miss out. Flighted around off, Finch makes room and lofts this one over point for a boundary. |
| 3.4 : Mitchell Santner to Aaron Finch, Short and outside off, AF slaps this one to the left of Tim Southee at point, who does well to put in a dive and stop the ball. A single though. |
| 3.5 : Mitchell Santner to Matthew Wade, Shortish and around off, Wade dabs this one towards short third man, where the fielder fumbles to let them collect two runs. |
| 3.6 : Mitchell Santner to Matthew Wade, FOUR! A good shot and a nice way to finish off the over. Tossed up, on middle, Wade sweeps this one through short fine leg, for a boundary. 11 off this over. |
| 4.1 : Trent Boult to Aaron Finch, Good length delivery on off, Finch defends it to point. |
| 4.2 : Trent Boult to Aaron Finch, Length delivery on leg, Finch looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 4.3 : Trent Boult to Matthew Wade, Slower delivery outside off, Wade looks to cut but gets a bottom edge on this one. |
| 4.4 : Trent Boult to Matthew Wade, Bouncer on off, Wade does well to duck under it. It goes towards the keeper where Seifert jumps and does well to collect the ball. |
| 4.5 : Trent Boult to Matthew Wade, FOUR! That is caressed! Full on off, Wade drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 4.6 : Trent Boult to Matthew Wade, In the air...safe! Short delivery on middle, Wade looks to pull but gets a top edge and the ball goes over mid-wicket. Lands safe and the batsmen get two runs. |
| 4.5 : Tim Southee to bowl now. Gave 6 runs off this one. |
| 5.1 : Tim Southee to Aaron Finch, Full delivery on middle, Finch drives it through mid on for a single. |
| 5.2 : Tim Southee to Matthew Wade, WIDE! Down the leg side, Wade leaves it alone. |
| Tim Southee to Matthew Wade, Short delivery on middle, Wade pulls it through square leg for a run. |
| 5.3 : Tim Southee to Aaron Finch, Back of a length on off, Finch keeps it out. |
| 5.4 : Tim Southee to Aaron Finch, FOUR! Nicely played! Length delivery outside off, Finch lofts it over mid on for a boundary. |
| 5.5 : Tim Southee to Aaron Finch, WIDE! Down the leg side, Finch does not bother to play at that. |
| Tim Southee to Aaron Finch, Length delivery on middle, Finch flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| Bowling change. Mark Chapman to roll his arm now. |
| 6.1 : Mark Chapman to Aaron Finch, Tossed up delivery on off, Finch drives it through covers for a single. |
| 5.6 : Tim Southee to Matthew Wade, SIX! That is hammered! Full delivery on middle, Wade flicks it over square leg for a maximum. Looked very effortless. 15 runs off this over and Australia are are at 47/1 at the end of the Powerplay. |
| 6.2 : Mark Chapman to Matthew Wade, Floated delivery on middle, Wade sweeps it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 6.3 : Mark Chapman to Aaron Finch, Short ball on middle, Finch pulls it through mid-wicket for a run. 50 up for Australia! |
| 6.4 : Mark Chapman to Matthew Wade, On middle, Wade looks to sweep but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards short third man. The batsmen get a couple. |
| Ish Sodhi is introduced into the attack now! |
| 6.5 : Mark Chapman to Matthew Wade, Short delivery on middle, Wade pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 6.6 : Mark Chapman to Aaron Finch, Floated delivery on off, Finch keeps it out. A good start for Mark. Only 6 off his first over. |
| 7.1 : Ish Sodhi to Matthew Wade, Tossed up delivery on middle, Wade sweeps it through square leg for a single. |
| 7.2 : Ish Sodhi to Aaron Finch, Short ball on off, Finch pushes it through mid off for a run. |
| 7.3 : Ish Sodhi to Matthew Wade, Full on off, Wade drives it through covers for a single. |
| 7.4 : Ish Sodhi to Aaron Finch, Full on middle, Finch drives it through mid on for a run. |
| 7.5 : Ish Sodhi to Matthew Wade, Short and outside off, Wade punches it through covers for a single. 50-run stand is up between Wade and Finch! |
| 7.6 : Ish Sodhi to Aaron Finch, Full on middle, Finch looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It lands safely towards covers. |
| 7.5 : Another change in bowling. Glenn Phillips to have a go now! |
| 8.1 : Glenn Phillips to Matthew Wade, Tossed up delivery down the leg side, Wade looks to flick but misses it and gets hit on the pads. |
| 8.2 : Glenn Phillips to Matthew Wade, Quicker delivery on middle, Wade flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 8.3 : Glenn Phillips to Aaron Finch, SIX! That is clobbered! Floated ball on middle, Finch smashes it over mid-wicket for a biggie. Finch is again looking very good as this one was absolutely cracked. |
| 8.4 : Glenn Phillips to Aaron Finch, Loopy delivery on off, Finch looks to cut but gets a bottom edge on this one. It goes towards the off side. |
| 8.5 : Glenn Phillips to Aaron Finch, Full on off, Finch drives it through mid off for a single. |
| 8.6 : Glenn Phillips to Matthew Wade, On middle, Wade defends it back towards the bowler. |
| 9.1 : Ish Sodhi to Aaron Finch, Tossed up ball on off, Finch defends it off the front foot. |
| 9.2 : Ish Sodhi to Aaron Finch, FOUR! Cracking shot! Short delivery on off, Finch punches it through covers. The fielder in the deep tries to stop it but fails to do so. It races away to the fence. |
| 9.3 : Ish Sodhi to Aaron Finch, Loopy delivery on off, Finch pushes it to covers. |
| 9.4 : Ish Sodhi to Aaron Finch, FOUR! Terrific shot! Tossed up ball on off, Finch lofts it over mid off for a boundary. |
| 9.5 : Ish Sodhi to Aaron Finch, On off, Finch pushes it to covers. |
| 9.6 : The Big Show, Glenn Maxwell strides out into the middle now! |
| Glenn Maxwell is the new batsman in. |
| Ish Sodhi to Aaron Finch, OUT! CAUGHT! Ish Sodhi gets the breakthrough and at an important stage too. These two were looking settled until now and this wicket does the Kiwis a world of good. Shorter and outside off, Finch backs away and looks to slam this one through point but does so uppishly. Mitchell Santner is the fielder there, who dives to his left and takes a good catch. |
| 10.1 : Mark Chapman to Matthew Wade, Tossed up ball on off, Wade pushes it to covers. |
| 10.4 : Mark Chapman to Matthew Wade, Floated outside off, Wade pushes it towards covers for a single. |
| 10.5 : Marcus Stoinis is the new man in. |
| 10.2 : Mark Chapman to Matthew Wade, Floated delivery on middle, Wade flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 10.3 : Mark Chapman to Glenn Maxwell, Loopy delivery on off, Maxwell pushes it through mid off for a single. |
| 10.5 : Mark Chapman to Glenn Maxwell, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one falls for Australia and the Black Caps are doing really well to come back into this game. Maxwell goes back for a measly one run. Tossed up, around off, inviting Maxi to go for the sweep. He gets low and does so uppishly, towards the deep square leg region where Trent Boult settles under this one, and takes a very good catch. A nothing shot and Chapman gets his first wicket. |
| 10.6 : Mark Chapman to Marcus Stoinis, Full on off, Stoinis pushes it back towards the bowler. |
| 11.1 : Ish Sodhi to Matthew Wade, SIX! Wade wants to charge now. Tossed up and around off on this occasion, Wade gets low and mows a slog sweep over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. |
| 11.2 : Ish Sodhi to Matthew Wade, Around off, short, punched to covers for a quick run. |
| 11.3 : Ish Sodhi to Marcus Stoinis, Turn and bounce for Sodhi. Fuller, around off, it hits the deck and turns away and also takes off as Marcus prods ahead, looking to block. Misses and the ball goes to the keeper's mitts. |
| 11.4 : Ish Sodhi to Marcus Stoinis, Floated on middle, pushed to the off side. |
| 11.5 : Ish Sodhi to Marcus Stoinis, Flatter outside off, Stoinis punches this one through cover-point for a single. |
| 11.6 : Ish Sodhi to Matthew Wade, Worked to the deep cover region for a single again. 9 off Sodhi's third over. |
| 12.1 : Glenn Phillips to Matthew Wade, Flatter outside off, bunted through mid off for a single. |
| 11.6 : Glenn Phillips is back on. |
| 12.3 : Glenn Phillips to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE. Way too outside off, left alone. Wided. |
| Glenn Phillips to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! A freebie and Marcus does not miss out. This one is outside off, Marcus Stoinis carves this one over point for a boundary. |
| 12.4 : Glenn Phillips to Marcus Stoinis, Outside off, floated, Stoinis looks to push this one away but misses. |
| 12.5 : Glenn Phillips to Marcus Stoinis, Outside off, flighted, worked to the off side. |
| 12.6 : Glenn Phillips to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE. Another delivery which is outside the tramline. The umpire calls this as a wide. |
| 12.5 : Glenn Phillips to Marcus Stoinis, WIDE. Way too outside off this time. Left alone. Wide signalled. |
| 12.6 : Glenn Phillips to Marcus Stoinis, Full toss around off, Stoinis bunts this one to long on for a single. |
| 13.1 : Mitchell Santner to Marcus Stoinis, Tossed up delivery on middle, Stoinis works it to mid-wicket. |
| 13.2 : Mitchell Santner to Marcus Stoinis, Short delivery on off, Stoinis cuts it to short third man. |
| 13.3 : Mitchell Santner to Marcus Stoinis, Short delivery on middle, Stoinis pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 13.4 : Mitchell Santner to Matthew Wade, Short ball on off, Wade punches it through covers for a run. |
| 13.5 : Mitchell Santner to Marcus Stoinis, BEATEN! Loopy delivery outside off, Stoinis looks to cut but misses it. |
| 13.6 : Mitchell Santner to Marcus Stoinis, On off, Stoinis drives it through mid off for a single. Very tidy from Santner. Only 3 off this one. |
| 13.4 : Some pace is back on now. Trent Boult to speed in again. 2-0-12-1 so far. |
| 14.1 : Trent Boult to Marcus Stoinis, Length delivery on off, Stoinis pushes it towards mid off for a run. |
| 14.2 : Trent Boult to Matthew Wade, OUT! CAUGHT! The decision to bring on Boult by Kane Williamson has paid rich dividends for the Kiwis. Wade was looking set so far and the Aussies would have wanted him to continue but he perishes. A slower full ball on middle, Wade looks to flick but does so uppishly towards the deep mid-wicket region, where Martin Guptill takes the catch, diving forward. |
| Ashton Agar trudges out now. |
| 14.3 : Trent Boult to Marcus Stoinis, Short delivery on middle, Stoinis pulls it towards short fine leg for a single. |
| 14.4 : Trent Boult to Ashton Agar, Full ball on middle, Agar flicks it towards fine leg for a run. |
| 14.5 : Trent Boult to Marcus Stoinis, Length delivery on off, Stoinis pushes it to point. |
| 14.6 : Trent Boult to Marcus Stoinis, Back of a length on off, Stoinis pushes it towards point for a quick single. |
| 15.1 : Mitchell Santner to Marcus Stoinis, Full on off, Stoinis lofts it uppishly towards covers for a run. |
| 15.2 : Mitchell Santner to Ashton Agar, Floated delivery on middle, Agar pushes it through mid on for a single. |
| 15.3 : Mitchell Santner to Marcus Stoinis, Loopy delivery on middle, Stoinis flicks it towards square leg for a run. |
| 15.4 : Mitchell Santner to Ashton Agar, Short delivery on off, Agar cuts it through point for a single. |
| 15.5 : Mitchell Santner to Marcus Stoinis, Short again and outside off, Stoinis pushes it towards covers for a run. |
| 15.6 : Mitchell Santner to Ashton Agar, Full on off, Agar drives it towards mid off for a single. 4-0-21-0 are his figures for the day. Very neat and tidy from Mitchell Santner with the ball. |
| 15.5 : Tim Southee is back into the attack. 0/21 from his 2 overs so far. |
| 16.1 : Trent Boult to Ashton Agar, Full on off, Agar drives it through covers for a single. |
| 16.2 : Tim Southee to Marcus Stoinis, Good length delivery on off, Stoinis guides it to short third man. |
| 16.3 : Tim Southee to Marcus Stoinis, DROPPED! Conway is the culprit! Length delivery on middle, Stoinis lofts it over mid on but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards long on where Devon Conway tries to take the catch but spills it. The batsmen take a single. |
| 16.4 : Tim Southee to Ashton Agar, Yorker on off, Agar plays it towards mid off for a single. |
| 16.5 : Tim Southee to Marcus Stoinis, SIX! That is dispatched! Full on middle, Stoinis lofts it over long on for a maximum. |
| 16.4 : Ish Sodhi to bowl out. 3-0-22-1 so far. |
| 16.6 : Tim Southee to Marcus Stoinis, Yorker on middle, Stoinis digs it out towards long on for a single. |
| 17.1 : Mitchell Marsh comes out now. |
| Ish Sodhi to Marcus Stoinis, OUT! CAUGHT! Guptill gets another catch and Australia lose another. This was a freebie and it had to be dispatched but instead, he holes out. This one is outside off, Marcus Stoinis looks to muscle this one over the fielder at long off but does not quite time it well. An easy take for Martin Guptill in the deep. Ish gets his second of the game as well. |
| 17.2 : Ish Sodhi to Ashton Agar, OUT! CAUGHT! An action replay of the previous dismissal and Australia lose their 6th wicket. Sodhi doing really well to close out his spell for the day on a bang. He goes for the full toss outside off again, Agar skips down and looks to slam this one over the deep mid-wicket region but again, with no proper timing on this one. Holes out to Martin Guptill again in the deep. |
| 17.3 : Ish Sodhi to Mitchell Marsh, No hat-trick for Sodhi! Full delivery on off, Marsh keeps it out. |
| 17.4 : Ish Sodhi to Mitchell Marsh, Floated delivery on off, Marsh pushes it to covers. |
| 17.5 : Ish Sodhi to Mitchell Marsh, Full ball on off, Marsh drives it through covers for a single. |
| 17.6 : Ish Sodhi to Jhye Richardson, Full again on middle, Richardson flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. Sodhi finishes with figures of 4-0-24-3. Brilliant! |
| 17.2 : Who comes out now? Jhye Richardson, it is. Ish is on a hat-trick too! |
| 18.1 : Trent Boult to Jhye Richardson, Length ball on off, Richardson guides it towards point for a single. |
| 18.2 : Trent Boult to Mitchell Marsh, Full on middle, Marsh flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 18.3 : Trent Boult to Jhye Richardson, Full toss on off, Jhye drives it through covers for a single. |
| 18.4 : Trent Boult to Mitchell Marsh, Full delivery on middle, Marsh looks to flick but gets an inside edge. It goes to short fine leg. |
| 18.5 : Trent Boult to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! That is powerful! Length delivery on middle, Marsh smashes it over mid-wicket for a maximum. |
| 18.6 : Trent Boult to Mitchell Marsh, Low full toss on off, Marsh drives it through mid off for a single. |
| 19.1 : Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, WIDE! Full and down the leg side, Marsh leaves it alone. |
| Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, NO BALL! High full toss on middle, Marsh pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. The umpire gives no ball for height. Free Hit coming up! |
| Tim Southee to Jhye Richardson, Length delivery on middle, Richardson looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 19.2 : Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, WIDE! Southee bowls it wide outside off, Marsh lets it go. |
| Tim Southee to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Southee seemed to be missing the mark when he started the over, but he has found his mark here. He bowls a pacy yorker on middle, Marsh looks to play at this but he misses and the ball sneaks in under the bat. The ball does not miss though. You know the rest. |
| 19.3 : Tim Southee to Kane Richardson, Low full toss on middle, Kane hits it towards long on for a single. |
| 19.4 : Tim Southee to Jhye Richardson, Full toss on middle, Jhye swings it towards long on for a run. |
| 19.5 : Tim Southee to Kane Richardson, Length delivery on middle, Richardson pulls it through mid on for a single. |
| 19.6 : Tim Southee to Jhye Richardson, OUT! CAUGHT! Southee gets his second wicket! Full on middle, Jhye Richardson swings it over mid-wicket but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards the fielder where Glenn Phillips takes a comfortable catch. AUSTRALIA END WITH 142/8! |
| A very good bowling effort from the Kiwis has seen them restrict their counterparts to a decent total, which they believe they will be able to chase down, with their batting firepower. The visitors lost Josh Philippe very early on, in the Powerplay. Finch and Wade slowly got things back on track when Finch holed out. Maxwell followed him shortly and the spinners of the Black Caps were doing well to not allow Australia to play their strokes freely. After Wade fell, none of the Australian batters |
| Trent Boult is in for a chat! He says that it is a decent total but the boys hung in there nicely and hopes that they can chase it down. Tells that Australia has some good players and they played some nice shots but they bowled well too. Says that it is nice to get a wicket. Opines that the total looks like something they can scale down and they will try to bat well. |
| Kane Williamson will be happy with how things have panned out in the first innings. Their bowlers maintained control over the Aussies in most part of the innings and did not allow them to run away with the game. It was more about spin for the Kiwis as their spinner dominated proceedings. Sodhi was the pick of the lot, as he finished with figures of 4-0-24-3 and even though Santner went wicketless, he just gave away 21 runs in his quota of 4 overs. Boult too was very good as he gave away just 26 |
| 12.2 : Glenn Phillips to Marcus Stoinis, FOUR! Over the man in the deep. Tosses this one up and lands it just around off, Marcus Stoinis lofts this one with power towards the long on region where Devon Conway tries to scalp this but misses and the ball takes a bounce and crosses over. |
| The other Richardson comes out now. Kane Richardson is in! |
| 19.6 : We are back for the chase. The Australian players are out in the middle. |
| 0.1 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, New Zealand and Conway underway here. Shortish and on middle, nudged to square leg for a single now. |
| 0.2 : Ashton Agar to Martin Guptill, Tossed up and around off, Guptill strokes this one to long off for a single. |
| 0.3 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, Another single as this is worked through mid-wicket by Devon. |
| 0.4 : Ashton Agar to Martin Guptill, Too full and outside off, Martin eases this one through mid off for one more. |
| 0.5 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, On off, pushed to point and the batters rotate the strike. |
| 0.6 : Ashton Agar to Martin Guptill, Shortish and around off, MG dabs this one to short third man. A good start for the Kiwis. 5 off this one. |
| Who will bowl from the other end? It is Riley Meredith! |
| 1.1 : Riley Meredith to Devon Conway, In the air...short! Shortish and around off, Conway backs away and slashes this one, with the upper half of the blade to the third man region and the ball lands just ahead of Zampa in the deep. One run. |
| 1.2 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, FOUR! A very good stroke and it is also the first boundary of the innings. Fuller and on the middle pole, Guptill flicks this one with aplomb through square leg. |
| 1.3 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, Back of a length and outside off, MG punches this one to covers off his back foot. |
| 1.4 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, SWING AND A MISS! Shortish and around off and middle, Guptill comes ahead and looks to pull this one away. He misses though. |
| 1.5 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, Slightly behind the good length this time, around off too, Guptill goes on the back foot and punches this one through covers. Gets two runs on this occasion. |
| 1.6 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, Around off, length, worked to the short third man fielder. 7 off Riley's first over! |
| 2.1 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, Slightly shorter and on middle, pulled away to deep square leg for a single. |
| 2.2 : Ashton Agar to Martin Guptill, On the middle pole, flicked to mid-wicket for one. |
| 2.3 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, FOUR! In the gap now! That's Devon's strong zone. Agar goes shorter and outside off, Conway backs away and slaps this one through backward point. |
| 2.4 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, On middle, kept out. |
| 2.5 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, Tossed up on middle, tucked away through square leg for a single. |
| 2.6 : Ashton Agar to Martin Guptill, SIX! WHAM! Power of Guptill in full flow now. A wonderful end to the over! Flighted and on middle, Guptill whacks this one over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. 13 runs off Agar's second over! |
| Jhye Richardson is into the attack now! |
| Jhye Richardson is into the attack. |
| 3.1 : Jhye Richardson to Devon Conway, Length delivery on off, Conway drives it through covers for a single. |
| 3.2 : Jhye Richardson to Martin Guptill, Back of a length on off, Guptill keeps it out. |
| 3.3 : Jhye Richardson to Martin Guptill, Short of a length on off, Guptill comes down the track but gets done by the extra bounce on this one. He defends it off the back foot though. |
| 3.4 : Jhye Richardson to Martin Guptill, Full on middle, Guptill flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. |
| 3.5 : Jhye Richardson to Devon Conway, Good length ball on off, Conway defends it to covers. |
| 3.6 : Jhye Richardson to Devon Conway, Length delivery on off, Conway comes down the track and plays it towards mid off for a single. |
| 3.5 : Kane Richardson to speed in now. |
| 4.1 : Kane Richardson to Devon Conway, Full on middle, Conway flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 4.2 : Kane Richardson to Martin Guptill, Full delivery on off, Guptill looks to drive but gets an inside edge. It goes towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends. |
| 4.3 : Kane Richardson to Devon Conway, FOUR! Short of a length on middle, Conway looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes over the keeper's head for a boundary. Lucky, but the Kiwis won't really mind it. |
| 4.4 : Kane Richardson to Devon Conway, Full and outside off, Conway drives it through mid off for a single. |
| 4.5 : Kane Richardson to Martin Guptill, FOUR! Now, this one was intentional, alright! Terrific shot! Full delivery outside off, Guptill drives it through point for a boundary. |
| 4.6 : Kane Richardson to Martin Guptill, Full on middle, Guptill drives it back towards the bowler. 11 off this over. |
| 5.1 : Riley Meredith to Devon Conway, FOUR! That is put away! Good length ball on middle, Conway flicks it nicely towards fine leg for a boundary. Starts the over off on a very good note. |
| 5.2 : Riley Meredith to Devon Conway, SIX! That is hammered! Short of a length on middle, Conway pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum. 10 runs off the first 2 balls of the over. Conway is on a roll now! |
| 5.3 : Riley Meredith to Devon Conway, Full on middle, Conway flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. 50 up for New Zealand! |
| 5.4 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, Back of a length on middle, Guptill pushes it to mid on. |
| 5.5 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, PLAY AND A MISS! Short and outside off, Guptill looks to play an upper cut but misses it. |
| 5.6 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, Length delivery on middle, Guptill flicks it uppishly towards square leg for a single. The Kiwis are at 51/0 at the end of the Powerplay. |
| Change in bowling. Adam Zampa is in now! Can he make the ball talk? |
| 6.1 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, Tossed up delivery on middle, Guptill defends it off the front foot. |
| 6.2 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, FOUR! Nicely swept! Loopy delivery on middle, Guptill plays a slog sweep towards mid-wicket for a boundary. Kane Richardson ran across and tried to stop the ball but was not able to, on this occasion. |
| 6.3 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, On middle, Guptill pushes it back towards the bowler. |
| 6.4 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, Full on off, Martin keeps it out. |
| 6.5 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, FOUR! Lovely shot! Floated outside off, Guptill drives it through covers for a boundary. |
| 6.6 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, Tossed up ball on off, Guptill guides it to short third man. |
| 6.5 : Kane Richardson is back on now. Gave 11 runs off his 1st over. |
| 7.1 : Kane Richardson to Devon Conway, Back of a length on off, Conway looks to cut but gets a bottom edge on this one. It goes towards third man. The batsmen take a single. |
| 7.2 : Kane Richardson to Martin Guptill, Good length delivery on off, Guptill guides it to short third man. |
| 7.3 : Kane Richardson to Martin Guptill, Short ball on middle, Guptill pulls it over mid-wicket for a single. |
| 7.4 : Kane Richardson to Devon Conway, Short and outside off, Conway guides it towards third man for a run. |
| 7.5 : Kane Richardson to Martin Guptill, Full on middle, Guptill flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 7.6 : Kane Richardson to Devon Conway, Full again and on off, Conway drives it towards covers for a single. |
| 8.1 : Adam Zampa to Devon Conway, Tossed up delivery on middle, Conway flicks it towards the leg side for a run. |
| 8.2 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, SIX! HUGE! That is massive! Flighted delivery on middle, Guptill plays a slog sweep over square leg for a maximum. |
| 8.3 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, FOUR! Cracking shot! Short delivery on off, Guptill cuts it hard through point for a boundary. |
| 0.0 : The box of balls is out now. The ball has disappeared and a new ball will be needed! |
| 8.4 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, On off, Guptill drives it to covers. |
| 8.5 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, SIX! Martin Guptill is on fire! Floated delivery on middle, Guptill plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a maximum. New Zealand racing along at the moment and they are doing it easily too. |
| 8.6 : Adam Zampa to Martin Guptill, SIX! 50 for Martin Guptill! His 17th T20I fifty too and he has delivered here so far. Also, Zampa concedes 23 runs off this over. It has been a brilliant innings from him. Flighted delivery on middle, Guptill lofts it over long on for a biggie. |
| 9.1 : Jhye Richardson to Devon Conway, Good length delivery on off, Conway looks to defend but gets an inside edge. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends. |
| 9.2 : Jhye Richardson to Martin Guptill, Short of a length on middle, Guptill pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 9.3 : Jhye Richardson to Devon Conway, Short delivery again on middle, Conway pulls it through square leg for a single. |
| 9.2 : DRS time! Wade heard a noise as the ball went by the bat and so the Australians take the review. Ultra Edge shows a flat line and so, the not out decision sticks on. |
| 9.4 : Jhye Richardson to Martin Guptill, NOT OUT AND WIDE! Wade thought that there was something on this but technology shows otherwise! Short delivery down the leg side, Guptill looks to pull but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where Matthew Wade appeals for caught behind but the umpire denies it. Australia review it. Ultra Edge shows there is no spike on it. So, Guptill survives and a wide given too. |
| Jhye Richardson to Martin Guptill, FOUR! That is smashed! Short delivery on off, Guptill punches it through covers for a boundary. |
| 9.5 : Jhye Richardson to Martin Guptill, Full delivery on middle, Guptill flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 9.6 : Jhye Richardson to Devon Conway, Full on off, Conway pushes it to mid off. 47 more needed in 60 balls. |
| 9.4 : Ashton Agar is called back to bowl! Gave 12 runs off his first 2 overs. |
| 10.1 : Ashton Agar to Martin Guptill, Tossed up delivery on middle and leg, Guptill looks to sweep but misses it and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. |
| 10.2 : Ashton Agar to Martin Guptill, Floated delivery on middle, Guptill sweeps it towards fine leg for a single. |
| 10.3 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, Short delivery on off, Conway cuts it to point. |
| 10.4 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, On off, Conway defends it off the back foot. |
| 10.5 : Ashton Agar to Devon Conway, Short delivery on middle, Conway pulls it through square leg for a single. |
| 10.6 : Ashton Agar to Martin Guptill, Loopy delivery on off, Guptill guides it towards third man for a run. |
| 11.1 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, Bouncer on middle, Guptill lets it sail through to the keeper. |
| 11.2 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, Short delivery on middle, Guptill pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs. 100 up for New Zealand! |
| 11.3 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, FOUR! Short delivery on middle, Guptill pulls it through square leg. The fielder in the deep tries to stop it but fails to do so as it races away to the fence. |
| 11.4 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, Full on middle, Guptill flicks it through square leg for a single. |
| 11.5 : Riley Meredith to Devon Conway, OUT! CAUGHT! Riley strikes but it might be too little, too late at this moment! Conway has already done the damage but he would have wanted to stay on longer. On a good length and around off, Conway swings his blade at, looking to go over the cover region but the ball takes the outside edge and flies to the deep point region, where Agar takes an easy catch. 37 needed in 49 balls. |
| The skipper, Kane Williamson comes out into the middle, with cheers going all around as the Kiwi favourite is ready, with his blade now. |
| DRS time! It looks close as Kane Williamson has been adjudged out for this LBW appeal. Let's see what the replays have to say. |
| 11.6 : Riley Meredith to Kane Williamson, OUT! LBW! Two in two for Riley! A back of a length ball around off and middle, Williamson looks to flick this one to the leg side but he misses and gets hit on the pad. An appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Kane Williamson goes for the review straightaway. Ultra Edge shows nothing while Ball Tracker says it is umpire's call on the wickets and so, Williamson has to go back. The Black Caps retain their review though. 37 needed in 8 overs now. |
| Glenn Phillips is the new batsman in. |
| 12.1 : Ashton Agar to Martin Guptill, Full on off, Guptill drives it through mid off for a single. |
| 12.2 : Ashton Agar to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up delivery on middle, Phillips defends it off the back foot. |
| 12.3 : Ashton Agar to Glenn Phillips, Floated delivery on off, Phillips pushes it to covers. |
| 12.4 : Ashton Agar to Glenn Phillips, Loopy delivery on off, Phillips pushes it back towards the bowler. |
| 12.5 : Ashton Agar to Glenn Phillips, Quicker delivery on off, Phillips defends it off the back foot. |
| 12.6 : Ashton Agar to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Terrific shot! Full on middle, Phillips lofts it over mid-wicket for a boundary. 5 runs off this one. |
| 12.5 : Riley Meredith to bowl now and he is on a hat-trick too! Will he be able to snare it? |
| 13.1 : Riley Meredith to Martin Guptill, NO HAT-TRICK FOR MEREDITH! Back of a length on off, Guptill guides it towards third man for a single. |
| 13.2 : Riley Meredith to Glenn Phillips, Short delivery on middle, Phillips looks to flick but gets hit on the body. |
| 13.3 : Riley Meredith to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! That is smashed! Length delivery on off, Phillips smashes it past the bowler, towards long off for a boundary. |
| 13.4 : Riley Meredith to Glenn Phillips, Short delivery on middle, Phillips works it to mid-wicket. |
| 13.5 : Riley Meredith to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on middle, Phillips pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 13.6 : Riley Meredith to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! That is caressed! Full and outside off, Phillips drives it through mid off for a boundary. |
| 14.1 : Jhye Richardson to Martin Guptill, OUT! CAUGHT! Guptill's brilliant innings comes to an end but the crowd is on their feet as they show their appreciation! He departs for 71 but he has done his job really well. Shortish and around off this time, Martin Guptill looks to pull this one to the leg side but the ball takes the top edge and flies towards the short fine leg region. Mitchell Marsh settles under this one and takes a nice, tumbling catch. 19 needed in 35 balls. |
| 0.0 : Mark Chapman is the new batsman in. |
| 14.2 : Jhye Richardson to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Good shot! Full on off, Phillips smashes it through covers for a boundary. |
| 14.3 : Jhye Richardson to Glenn Phillips, Length delivery on off, Phillips guides it towards point for a single. |
| 14.4 : Jhye Richardson to Mark Chapman, Short ball on middle, Chapman pulls it through square leg for a run. |
| 14.5 : Jhye Richardson to Glenn Phillips, Length delivery on middle, Phillips flicks it through square leg for a run. |
| 14.6 : Jhye Richardson to Mark Chapman, BEATEN! Short delivery outside off, Chapman looks to pull but misses it. Just 12 more needed now. |
| 15.1 : Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, SIX! That is hammered! Flighted delivery on middle, Phillips plays a slog sweep over mid-wicket for a biggie. Just 6 needed for New Zealand to win the series! |
| 15.2 : Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, Tossed up ball on middle, Phillips flicks it to mid-wicket. |
| 15.3 : Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, SIX! Phillips finishes the match in style! Loopy delivery on middle, Phillips lofts it over long on for a maximum. NEW ZEALAND WIN BY 7 WICKETS! |
| Easily done in the end by the Kiwis and they have wrapped up this 5-game T20I series, winning it by 3-2. It was a closely contested fight with the Aussies doing well to come back from 2-0 to 2-2 by the end of the 4th T20I, but the Black Caps have shown their dominance and have done well to win this series. They needed a strong platform to begin if they were to chase it down and the duo of Guptill and Conway ensured with their first wicket stand of 106, that the only result possible for New Zeala |
| Earlier in the day, Finch won the toss and decided to bat. By the looks of how the game panned out, it was not the best decision by him, but it all looks simple, in hindsight. Apart from Wade, none of the other Australian batters really got going and they kept losing wickets at regular intervals, which did not help their cause. The spinners were at the forefront for the Black Caps as Ish Sodhi led from the front, with contributions from Santner and also Boult. In the end, a well-deserved victory |
| Martin Guptill is named the MAN OF THE MATCH. He says that he is happy with his performance. Adds that it was all about firepower. Mentions that he wanted a partnership and that was a good one for them. Further says that he trusts his six-hitting ability and it paid off for him today. |
| Ish Sodhi is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES! He says that he wanted to be aggressive and the other boys created pressure for him to strike. Feels that it was a good surface today and the batters adapted well today to chase the total down. Says that the other bowlers created pressure well and credits Boult, Southee, Santner as well, as they have bowled really well in this series. |
| Aaron Finch, the Australian skipper, says that they went aggressive with the bat. Adds that they lost wickets regularly and that did not help them in setting a good score. Mentions that batsmen got starts but nobody could convert it into a big one. Further says that there was a bit of moisture on this wicket. Finch also says that a couple of guys made their debut and it was an exciting series. Finch credits New Zealand for playing well throughout the series. |
| Right then. Kane Williamson and his boys have the trophy and they will be pleased with this result. That is all we have for you, not from the game, but from the series itself. New Zealand has done really well to wrap the series up 3-2 and will look to celebrate now. Whereas, Finch and his boys tried but were not able to cross the line. We have enjoyed bringing our coverage to you from this series and we hope you have enjoyed it too. Hoping to have your company for any future games. With this, yo |
| Not the best show with the ball by the Aussies. You can't pin all the blame on them as the total was already a low one, to begin with, but they still could have applied pressure from their end, which they were not able to do. They let Guptill and Conway dictate the tempo and were not able to break this stand. By the time, the first wicket fell, the game was already out of their grasp. Even though Riley snared 2 wickets, he was expensive. A night to forget for Zampa too, as he was sent all over t |
| Kane Williamson, the New Zealand skipper, says that they had to work hard to win this series and it was a challenge and it was pleasing to come off with a series win. Feels that they know how strong the Australian team is and that they adapted well in the last game and the surface was slightly better today. Says that when you play 3 games on only one surface, the slower bowlers on this wicket will play a major role and that they did well. Gives his thanks to Finch and the Australian team for com |
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