refreshAnd that's a wrap! The Aussies have put on a commanding performance to secure the victory over the hosts, drawing first blood in the series. The focus now shifts to the second T20I, set to commence this Friday, October 3rd, at 6.15 am GMT. Be sure to join us for all the early build-up and toss action. Until the players take the field again, goodbye from all of us, and cheers!
Mitchell Marsh, the skipper of Australia, is in for a chat again. He says that his team got off to a good start after bowling first. He praises his team's ability to adapt to the windy conditions. Marsh says that his bowlers keep it simple and defend the longer boundary. With the T20 World Cup approaching, Australia aims to refine their formula for success.
Michael Bracewell, the skipper of New Zealand, says that his team was well behind in the powerplay and struggled to regain momentum after Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh took control. He says that Tim Robinson was impressive with the bat. Bracewell ends by saying that they will take a lot of learning from the match and apply those lessons in their next game.
Mitchell Marsh, the skipper of Australia, is also the Player of the Match for his knock of 85 runs! He says that it was a lot of fun, and he feels no pressure with Travis Head. He says that it is always fun to bat with Travis Head and they have a long batting lineup as well. Ends by saying that he just wants to keep going and he is happy to contribute to the team's victory.
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Earlier in the game, New Zealand were put into bat and struggled early, falling to 6/3 with Josh Hazlewood and Ben Dwarshuis causing the damage. However, Tim Robinson steadied the ship with a record 92-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell. Robinson went on to score a brilliant 106* off 66 balls, his first T20I hundred. He was well-supported by Bevon Jacobs and Daryl Mitchell, helping New Zealand post a competitive 181/6 in 20 overs. For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis picked up two wickets while Josh Hazlewood and Matthew Short chipped in with one each.
The star of the show was undoubtedly Mitchell Marsh, who blasted 85 runs off just 43 balls. His breathtaking knock laid the foundation for Australia's victory, and he departed in the 15th over, having already done the hard work. In the end, Tim David saw out the remaining overs, finishing with a quickfire 21. Australia won the match comprehensively by 6 wickets. For New Zealand, Matt Henry was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets, while Zakary Foulkes and Kyle Jamieson chipped in with 1 wicket each. Despite their best efforts, the New Zealand bowlers were unable to stem the Australian tide.
A comprehensive win for the Aussies as they take an early lead in the series! Their batting lineup unleashed absolute carnage, as they chased down the target with ease. The innings got off to a powerful start, with Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head firing on all cylinders. Head's dismissal in the sixth over barely checked the momentum, as Matthew Short played a valuable cameo before departing in the 12th over.
16.3FOUR! Marcus Stoinis finishes off in style! Short ball, on off, Marcus Stoinis stays back and pulls it elegantly through square leg for a boundary. Australia beat New Zealand by 6 wickets!
Marcus Stoinis comes in to hit the winning runs.
16.2OUT! TAKEN! Zakary Foulkes gets a wicket! Short ball, slower too. Alex Carey looks to play an uppercut but gets a top edge. The ball lobs in the air towards short third. Mark Chapman settles under it and completes the catch.
16.1Scores level now! Short, on off, Tim David pullls it over square leg for a single.
15.6Short, on leg, Tim David knocks it down the ground for one. Just 2 needed now.
15.5SIX! That goes all the way! Fractionally short, on middle and leg, Tim David moves to his left and pulls it powerfully over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands.
15.5Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.
15.4Quicker, outside off, Tim David leaves it alone.
15.3Fuller, on off, Alex Carey sweeps it to mid-wicket for one.
15.3Two wides! Down the leg side, Tim David leaves. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross.
15.2Flatter, on leg, Alex Carey flicks it to mid on for one.
15.1Much fuller, on off, Alex Carey pushes it to mid off.
14.6SIX! That's a massive hit! A half tracker that sits up to be hit, Tim David winds up and plunders it over cow corner for a biggie.
14.5Short, on off, Alex Carey looks to pull it but miscues it to point for a single.
14.4Back of a length, on leg, Alex Carey looks to play at it but misses.
14.3FOUR! Cheeky! Short ball, on leg, Alex Carey uses the pace of the ball and helps it over short fine for a boundary.
Alex Carey walks in.
14.2OUT! TAKEN! Matt Henry gets the big fish! On a length, just outside off, shaping away a shade. Mitchell Marsh reaches out to it and looks to loft it but mistimes it completely. The ball carries towards deep covers. Tim Robinson keeps his composure near the fence and takes a good catch near his chest. Mitchell Marsh makes his way back after a fine knock.
14.1Too full, on leg, Mitchell Marsh knocks it towards mid on.
13.6Slower ball, on leg, Tim David blocks it back to the bowler. 25 needed from 36 balls now.
13.5Much fuller, on leg, Mitchell Marsh knocks it down the ground for one.
13.4Short, on leg, Tim David tugs it to mid-wicket for one.
13.3Slower one, on leg, Tim David fends it back to the bowler.
13.2On a length, on off, Mitchell Marsh chips it over mid on for one.
13.1FOUR! Excellent from Mitchell Marsh! On a length, just outside off, Mitchell Marsh picks it well and drills it magnificently through covers for a boundary.
12.6A full toss, on off, Mitchell Marsh tugs it through mid on for one.
12.5Much fuller, on off, Mitchell Marsh drives it through wide mid off for a brace.
12.4Swing and a miss! Short ball, on off, Mitchell Marsh looks to pull it but misses.
12.3On a length, on off, Tim David punches it through covers for one.
12.2Slower one, outside off, Tim David looks to loft it but misses.
12.1On a length, on off, Mitchell Marsh chips it over mid off for one.
11.6FOUR! Tim David joins the party now! Short ball, on leg, Tim David stays in his crease and pulls it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary.
11.5On a length, on off, Mitchell Marsh pushes it to mid on for one.
11.4Back of a length, on off, Mitchell Marsh taps it to mid off.
11.3FOUR! Excellent from Mitchell Marsh! Short ball, on leg, Mitchell Marsh swivels and pulls it through backward square leg. The fielder dives but cannot stop the ball from racing away to the fence.
11.2Short, on off, Tim David steers it to deep point for one.
Tim David is the new batter.
11.1OUT! PLUMB! Kyle Jamieson strikes! Slower ball does the trick. A full toss but a slower one, on leg, Matthew Short looks to flick it but misses as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway. Matthew Short's cameo comes to an end.
10.6Short ball, on off, Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone.
10.5SIX! That's a massive hit! Back of a length, outside off, Mitchell Marsh goes deep in his crease and lofts it powerfully over wide mid off for a biggie.
10.4On a length, on off, Matthew Short drives it through covers for a single.
10.3FOUR! Top shot! Much fuller, on off, Matthew Short takes a step forward and chips it over the mid off fielder for a boundary.
10.2Back of a length, on off, Mitchell Marsh looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge as the ball hits his toes and rolls towards covers. They collect a single.
10.1On a length, on leg, Matthew Short flicks it to square leg for one.
Drinks! And Australia are absolutely romping towards the target! Mitchell Marsh is leading the charge with a brilliant 63. Matthew Short has also been impressive, scoring 23* off 14 balls. Australia are 122/1 at the halfway stage, and they need just 60 more runs from as many balls. New Zealand desperately need wickets! Let's see how it pans out...
9.6Full, on leg, Matthew Short sweeps it to backward square leg for a single. Australia are cruising at the halfway stage and they just need a run a ball now. 60 needed from the last 10 overs.
9.5Lands it on leg, Mitchell Marsh slogs it to backward square leg for a single.
9.5Wide! Way outside off, Mitchell Marsh leaves. Wided.
9.4Quicker, just outside off, Mitchell Marsh leaves it alone.
9.3Too full, on leg, Matthew Short sweeps it towards backward square leg for one.
9.2Fuller, on leg, Mitchell Marsh looks to slog it but mistimes it to square leg for a single.
9.1SIX! Mitchell Marsh continues the carnage! Flatter, on middle and leg, Mitchell Marsh shuffles across and powers it over long off as the ball sails into the stands.
8.6A full toss, Matthew Short slashes it to the fielder at point.
8.5SIX! Up and over! In the slot, on middle and leg, Matthew Short winds up and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
8.4Too full, on off, Mitchell Marsh drives it to deep point for a single.
8.4Wide! Pressure on the bowler now. Width, way too wide. Wided.
8.3SIX! Fifty comes up in some style for Mitchell Marsh! Short, just outside off, Mitchell Marsh reaches out to it and slaps it powerfully over backward point for a biggie.
8.2SIX! That goes all the way! Mitchell Marsh moves to 48 now. Much fuller, on middle, Mitchell Marsh stands his ground and lofts it downtown for a biggie.
8.1Much fuller, on off, Matthew Short taps it to mid off for one.
7.6Excellent over from Michael Bracewell! Full, on leg, Matthew Short knocks it down the ground for a single.
7.5Too full, on off, Mitchell Marsh lifts it on the bounce towards long on for a single.
7.4Short, on leg, Matthew Short tucks it to backward square leg for one.
7.3Just short! Follows the batters down leg, Mitchell Marsh shuffles across and lifts it over mid off. The fielder runs from long off and makes a dive to take the catch but the ball lands just short. The batters collect a single.
7.2Full again, on leg, Matthew Short flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
7.1Michael Bracewell comes into the attack and bowls a fuller one, on leg, Mitchell Marsh flicks it to wide mid on for one.
6.6A low full toss, Mitchell Marsh flicks it to mid-wicket for one. He keeps his strike for the next over.
6.5A rare dot from Mitchell Marsh's blade. On a length, on off, Mitchell Marsh looks to pull it but miscues it back towards the bowler.
6.4FOUR! The carnage continues! Back of a length, outside off, Mitchell Marsh rocks back and slaps it elegantly over point for a boundary.
6.3Slower one, outside off, Matthew Short looks to slap it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it cleanly as the batters collect a bye.
6.2SIX! Even better from Matthew Short! A half tracker that sits up to be hit, Matthew Short winds up and clatters it all the way over mid-wicket for a biggie.
6.1FOUR! Matthew Short joins the party now! Much fuller, on off, Matthew Short picks it well and drives it through mid off for a boundary.
5.6Short ball, on off, Matthew Short tugs it to mid-wicket for one.
5.5Another dot! On a length, on middle, Matthew Short blocks it back to the bowler.
5.4Back of a length, on off, Matthew Short blocks it to mid off.
Matthew Short walks in at number 3.
5.3OUT! CAUGHT! Matt Henry gets a much needed wicket! The slower ball does the trick. Short, on off, slower too. Travis Head looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball lobs in the air towards mid-wicket. Mark Chapman moves a bit forward and takes a fine catch.
5.2FOUR MORE! Back to back from Travis Head! Back of a length, on off, Travis Head stays back and slaps it over mid off for another boundary.
5.1FOUR! Streaky! Short, outside off, Travis Head looks to slap it but gets a top edge as the ball flies over short third for a boundary. Everything is going Australia's way at the moment.
4.6FOUR MORE! Excellent from Mitchell Marsh! Much fuller, on off, Mitchell Marsh takes a step forward and chips it over mid off for yet another boundary.
4.5FOUR! Well played! Full and wide from Duffy, Mitchell Marsh reaches out to it and lifts it over wide mid off for a boundary.
4.4A yorker, on off, Mitchell Marsh digs it back to the bowler.
4.3Short ball, on leg, Travis Head flicks it towards short fine for a single.
4.2FOUR! The onslaught continues! 50 comes up in a flash for the Aussies. Much fuller, on middle, Travis Head goes inside out and chips it over extra covers for a boundary.
4.1Slower one, outside off, Mitchell Marsh flicks it to short mid-wicket for a single.
3.6Back of a length, on off, Travis Head tugs it over mid-wicket for a brace. Excellent start from the Aussie openers here!
3.5FOUR MORE! Just over the point fielder! Back of a length, outside off, Travis Head steers it over the leaping fielder at point as the ball races away to the fence.
3.4FOUR! That is perfectly timed shot! Short ball, outside off, Travis Head uses the pace of the ball and guides it over short third for a boundary.
3.3Another play and a miss! Length ball, with a hint of away movement. Travis Head looks to heave it but misses again.
3.2Swing and a miss! Short, outside off, shaping away. Travis Head swings hard but misses.
3.1FOUR! Welcome to the attack, Kyle Jamieson! Much fuller, on off, Travis Head lofts it. Doesn't time it that well but it goes over mid off for a boundary.
2.6SIX! That's a massive hit from Mitchell Marsh! In the slot, on off, Mitchell Marsh takes a step forward and plunders it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
2.5Hard length, just outside off, Travis Head pushes it to mid off for one.
2.4A low full toss, on middle, Mitchell Marsh knocks it down the ground for a single.
2.3Much fuller, just outside off, shaping in. Mitchell Marsh drives it to the fielder at extra cover.
2.2On a length, with some outward movement, Travis Head fends it to short covers for a quick single.
2.1Back of a length, outside off, shaping away. Travis Head tries to slap it but misses.
1.6FOUR MORE! Back to back from Mitchell Marsh! He is looking in some touch. Much fuller, outside off, Mitchell Marsh stays back and slashes it over covers for yet another boundary.
1.5FOUR! Excellent from Mitchell Marsh! On a length, on off, Mitchell Marsh stays in his crease and clatters it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
1.5Two wides! Short and wide, Travis Head looks to slap it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a single.
1.4Keeps it just outside off, Mitchell Marsh guides it to backward point for one.
1.3Much fuller, just outside off, Travis Head punches it to cover for one.
1.2Back of a length, on off, Travis Head looks to pull it but misses.
1.1On a length, down the leg side, Travis Head looks to flick it but misses. Some noise but perhaps it was his thigh pad.
Jacob Duffy to share the attack.
0.6Oh! Past the edge. Back of a length, just outside off, shaping away. Mitchell Marsh tries to block it but misses.
0.5Length ball again, on middle and leg, Travis Head flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
0.4On a length, on off, Mitchell Marsh steers it to backward point for one.
0.3FOUR MORE! Back to back from Mitchell Marsh! Length again, on middle, Mitchell Marsh flicks it in the gap through mid-wicket for yet another boundary.
0.2FOUR! That is some way to get off he mark! Length ball again, just outside off, Mitchell Marsh picks it well and drives it magnificently through covers for a boundary.
0.1Starts with a length ball, on off, Mitchell Marsh eases it to the mid on fielder.
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| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2873 | 115 |
| 3 | England | 4469 | 112 |
| 4 | India | 3515 | 107 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 1705 | 78 |
| 8 | West Indies | 1865 | 72 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1648 | 61 |
| 10 | Ireland | 152 | 30 |
| 11 | Afghanistan | 104 | 21 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 137 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 4471 | 124 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 4160 | 109 |
| 3 | Australia | 3717 | 106 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 4235 | 103 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 3493 | 100 |
| 6 | South Africa | 3457 | 99 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 2279 | 91 |
| 8 | England | 3252 | 88 |
| 9 | West Indies | 2814 | 80 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 2465 | 77 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 1291 | 54 |
| 12 | Ireland | 938 | 52 |
| 13 | Scotland | 1522 | 46 |
| 14 | USA | 1387 | 41 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 1425 | 40 |
| 16 | Oman | 886 | 35 |
| 17 | Nepal | 1060 | 33 |
| 18 | Namibia | 707 | 21 |
| 19 | Canada | 357 | 16 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 250 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 17396 | 272 |
| 2 | Australia | 10132 | 267 |
| 3 | England | 11308 | 257 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 11844 | 252 |
| 5 | South Africa | 10950 | 243 |
| 6 | West Indies | 12701 | 235 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 15141 | 233 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 9899 | 230 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 13172 | 223 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 8567 | 220 |
| 11 | Ireland | 6821 | 201 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 11630 | 201 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 6366 | 182 |
| 14 | Scotland | 4178 | 182 |
| 15 | Namibia | 5924 | 180 |
| 16 | United Arab Emirates | 9508 | 179 |
| 17 | USA | 5769 | 175 |
| 18 | Nepal | 6216 | 173 |
| 19 | Canada | 5374 | 154 |
| 20 | Oman | 5889 | 147 |
| 21 | Papua New Guinea | 2568 | 143 |
| 22 | Uganda | 7800 | 142 |
| 23 | Kuwait | 5277 | 132 |
| 24 | Hong Kong | 6374 | 127 |
| 25 | Malaysia | 6333 | 124 |
| 26 | Bahrain | 7285 | 119 |
| 27 | Jersey | 2819 | 117 |
| 28 | Italy | 1725 | 115 |
| 29 | Bermuda | 3040 | 113 |
| 30 | Qatar | 3587 | 112 |
| 31 | Spain | 1872 | 110 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 4245 | 109 |
| 33 | Kenya | 4923 | 105 |
| 34 | Tanzania | 4027 | 101 |
| 35 | Germany | 1924 | 87 |
| 36 | Nigeria | 3308 | 79 |
| 37 | Singapore | 2844 | 77 |
| 38 | Guernsey | 2071 | 77 |
| 39 | Cayman Islands | 1921 | 74 |
| 40 | Austria | 3771 | 71 |
| 41 | Denmark | 1262 | 70 |
| 42 | Norway | 2095 | 70 |
| 43 | Portugal | 1333 | 67 |
| 44 | Japan | 2055 | 64 |
| 45 | Belgium | 2059 | 57 |
| 46 | Cambodia | 1365 | 57 |
| 47 | Switzerland | 1086 | 49 |
| 48 | Finland | 1130 | 49 |
| 49 | Botswana | 1551 | 48 |
| 50 | Argentina | 627 | 48 |
| 51 | Sweden | 1048 | 48 |
| 52 | Isle of Man | 604 | 46 |
| 53 | France | 1109 | 46 |
| 54 | Thailand | 1654 | 46 |
| 55 | Malawi | 1921 | 46 |
| 56 | Romania | 1360 | 45 |
| 57 | Bahamas | 972 | 42 |
| 58 | Czechia | 911 | 41 |
| 59 | Cook Islands | 552 | 39 |
| 60 | Philippines | 827 | 38 |
| 61 | Rwanda | 2343 | 37 |
| 62 | Fiji | 387 | 35 |
| 63 | Vanuatu | 561 | 35 |
| 64 | Ghana | 570 | 30 |
| 65 | Sierra Leone | 504 | 30 |
| 66 | Indonesia | 1650 | 29 |
| 67 | Hungary | 971 | 29 |
| 68 | Estonia | 665 | 28 |
| 69 | Samoa | 460 | 27 |
| 70 | Malta | 1085 | 26 |
| 71 | Mozambique | 518 | 26 |
| 72 | Swaziland | 491 | 26 |
| 73 | Israel | 178 | 25 |
| 74 | Cyprus | 420 | 23 |
| 75 | Panama | 318 | 21 |
| 76 | Belize | 164 | 21 |
| 77 | Gibraltar | 494 | 19 |
| 78 | Luxembourg | 432 | 18 |
| 79 | Serbia | 451 | 17 |
| 80 | Costa Rica | 218 | 17 |
| 81 | Bhutan | 336 | 16 |
| 82 | Suriname | 119 | 15 |
| 83 | Brazil | 131 | 15 |
| 84 | Mexico | 222 | 13 |
| 85 | Maldives | 214 | 10 |
| 86 | Cameroon | 86 | 8 |
| 87 | Bulgaria | 145 | 6 |
| 88 | Korea | 94 | 6 |
| 89 | St.Helena | 44 | 6 |
| 90 | China | 29 | 5 |
| 91 | Lesotho | 24 | 2 |
| 92 | Turkiye | 26 | 2 |
| 93 | Gambia | 6 | 1 |
| 94 | Slovenia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Seychelles | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Myanmar | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mali | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Greece | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Croatia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mongolia | 0 | 0 |
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