Australia won by hitting the last ball. Opting to bat after winning the toss, Australian bowlers keep putting pressure on New Zealand’s batsmen. They scored over two hundred runs on the board. However, the Tasman rivalry was keen to leave a mark. Responding with a turnaround in batting, they clinched a dramatic victory with four runs needed off the last ball, taking six wickets.
In the first match of the three-match T20 series in Wellington, Australia welcomed with 215 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Kangaroos needed 4 runs off the last ball. Tim David’s boundary secured the victory for the team, portraying a thrilling game.
With this win, Australia leads the three-match T20 series 1-0.
The second match of the three-match series will be held on Friday in Auckland.
