T20 World Cup: Australia Beat New Zealand By 3 Wickets In Last Over Thriller

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Australia with the collective effort of the batters was able to chase down the target of 159 in 19.5 overs. For Australia, Steven Smith was the highest scorer with 35 off 30 balls with 3 fours. Apart from him, captain Aaron Finch, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis & Ashton Agar crossed the 20 run mark and contributed to the win. 

For New Zealand, Santner picked up 3 wickets, Boult picked up 2 while Southee & Kyleson picked up 1 each. David Warner was dismissed on the first ball of the innings but New Zealand was unable to capitalize and couldn't hold their nerves to win the game when 8 from 3 were required and Australian lower order was batting.

In the first innings, New Zealand with the help of their batters were able to post 158/7 against Australia in the warm up match of T20 World Cuyp 2021. For NZ, captain Williamson scored 37 off 30 with 5 fours and was the highest scorer. Neesham and Guptill also crossed the 30-run mark. Daryl Mitchell also scored 30 off 22 with 4 fours & 1 six before getting out retired hurt. For Australia, Kane Richardson picked up 3 wickets, while Adam Zampa picked up 2 wickets. Starc and Agar picked up 1 scalp each.

Earlier, Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss & elected to field first against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup warm up match. This match is being played at Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi.

Brief Score:

New Zealand - 158/7 in 20 overs. (Williamson - 37(30), Mitchell - 33(22), Richardson - 3/24, Zampa - 2/17)

Australia - 159/7 in 19.5 overs. (Smith - 35(30, Santner - 3/22)
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