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New Zealand vs Australia, 1st T20I Match Summary

NZ vs AUS, 2025 - T20 Summary

New Zealand vs Australia Scorecard
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Match Ended   
1st T20I, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui , Oct 01, 2025
New Zealand New Zealand
181/6 (20.0/20)
Australia Australia
185/4 (16.3/20)
Australia beat New Zealand by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Mitchell Marsh
    85(43)
NZ 181/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/120808-tim-robinson-playerprofile>Tim Robinson</a>
Tim Robinson
106 (66)
  • 6x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 160.60SR
<a href=/cricket/players/50709-daryl-joseph-mitchell-playerprofile>Daryl Mitchell</a>
Daryl Mitchell
34 (23)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 147.82SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ben Dwarshuis
ECON 10.00
4
OVERS
40/2
R/W
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/1
R/W
AUS 185/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1425-mitchell-marsh-playerprofile>Mitchell Marsh</a>
Mitchell Marsh
85 (43)
  • 9x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 197.67SR
<a href=/cricket/players/62477-travis-michael-head-playerprofile>Travis Head</a>
Travis Head
31 (18)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 172.22SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Matt Henry
ECON 10.75
4
OVERS
43/2
R/W
Bowler
Zakary Foulkes
ECON 14.00
2.3
OVERS
35/1
R/W
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And 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.
Over 16.3 : 185/4
5 Runs
  • 116.1
  • W 16.2
  • 416.3
M. Stoinis
4 (1)
T. David
21 (12)
Z. Foulkes
2.3-0-35-1
16.3
4
Zakary Foulkes To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! 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.
16.2
W
Zakary Foulkes To Alex Carey OUT!
OUT! 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.
16.1
1
Zakary Foulkes To Tim David
Scores level now! Short, on off, Tim David pullls it over square leg for a single.
Over 16 : 180/3
12 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 2 WD 15.3
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 1 WD 15.5
  • 615.5
  • 115.6
T. David
20 (11)
A. Carey
7 (6)
M. Bracewell
3-0-29-0
15.6
1
Michael Bracewell To Tim David
Short, on leg, Tim David knocks it down the ground for one. Just 2 needed now.
15.5
6
Michael Bracewell To Tim David
SIX! 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.
15.5
wd
Michael Bracewell To Tim David
Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.
15.4
0
Michael Bracewell To Tim David
Quicker, outside off, Tim David leaves it alone.
15.3
1
Michael Bracewell To Alex Carey
Fuller, on off, Alex Carey sweeps it to mid-wicket for one.
15.3
wd
Michael Bracewell To Tim David
Two wides! Down the leg side, Tim David leaves. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross.
15.2
1
Michael Bracewell To Alex Carey
Flatter, on leg, Alex Carey flicks it to mid on for one.
15.1
0
Michael Bracewell To Alex Carey
Much fuller, on off, Alex Carey pushes it to mid off.
Over 15 : 168/3
11 Runs
  • 014.1
  • W 14.2
  • 414.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 614.6
T. David
13 (8)
A. Carey
5 (3)
M. Henry
4-0-43-2
14.6
6
Matt Henry To Tim David
SIX! 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.
14.5
1
Matt Henry To Alex Carey
Short, on off, Alex Carey looks to pull it but miscues it to point for a single.
14.4
0
Matt Henry To Alex Carey
Back of a length, on leg, Alex Carey looks to play at it but misses.
14.3
4
Matt Henry To Alex Carey
FOUR! 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.
14.2
W
Matt Henry To Mitchell Marsh OUT!
OUT! 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.
14.1
0
Matt Henry To Mitchell Marsh
Too full, on leg, Mitchell Marsh knocks it towards mid on.
Over 14 : 157/2
7 Runs
  • 413.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
T. David
7 (7)
M. Marsh
85 (41)
K. Jamieson
4-0-46-1
13.6
0
Kyle Jamieson To Tim David
Slower ball, on leg, Tim David blocks it back to the bowler. 25 needed from 36 balls now.
13.5
1
Kyle Jamieson To Mitchell Marsh
Much fuller, on leg, Mitchell Marsh knocks it down the ground for one.
13.4
1
Kyle Jamieson To Tim David
Short, on leg, Tim David tugs it to mid-wicket for one.
Full Commentary
16 OV
12 Runs
M. Bracewell to A. Carey T. David
  • 015.1
  • 115.2
  • 2 WD 15.3
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 1 WD 15.5
  • 615.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
11 Runs
M. Henry to M. Marsh A. Carey T. David
  • 014.1
  • W 14.2
  • 414.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 614.6
14 OV
7 Runs
K. Jamieson to M. Marsh T. David
  • 413.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
5 Runs
J. Duffy to M. Marsh T. David
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
10 Runs
K. Jamieson to M. Short T. David M. Marsh
  • W 11.1
  • 111.2
  • 411.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
11 OV
13 Runs
M. Henry to M. Short M. Marsh
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 410.3
  • 110.4
  • 610.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
11 Runs
M. Bracewell to M. Marsh M. Short
  • 69.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 1 WD 9.5
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
21 Runs
Z. Foulkes to M. Short M. Marsh
  • 18.1
  • 68.2
  • 68.3
  • 1 WD 8.4
  • 18.4
  • 68.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
6 Runs
M. Bracewell to M. Marsh M. Short
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
16 Runs
K. Jamieson to M. Short M. Marsh
  • 46.1
  • 66.2
  • 1 B 6.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
9 Runs
M. Henry to T. Head M. Short
  • 45.1
  • 45.2
  • W 5.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
14 Runs
J. Duffy to M. Marsh T. Head
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 44.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
14 Runs
K. Jamieson to T. Head
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 43.5
  • 23.6
3 OV
9 Runs
Z. Foulkes to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 02.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 62.6
2 OV
12 Runs
J. Duffy to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 2 WD 1.5
  • 41.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
10 Runs
M. Henry to M. Marsh T. Head
  • 00.1
  • 40.2
  • 40.3
  • 10.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat New Zealand by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Mitchell Marsh
  • Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Wayne Knights (NZ)
  • Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 181/6 in 20.0 overs
  • T Robinson maiden T20I hundred : 100 runs in 65 balls (6x4) (4x6)
  • Tim Robinson dropped on 77 by T David in 16.3 overs
  • Tim Robinson dropped on 76 by T Head in 16.2 overs
  • New Zealand 151/4 in 17.0 overs
  • Tim Robinson dropped on 62 by T Head in 12.5 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 35 balls between T Robinson (27) and B Jacobs (17)
  • New Zealand 100/4 in 11.1 overs
  • Daryl Mitchell dropped on 34 by M Short in 10.4 overs
  • T Robinson T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (3x4) (3x6)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 93/3 in 10.0 overs
  • New Zealand 50/3 in 6.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 49/3
  • Australia 150/2 in 12.6 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 122/1 in 10.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 22 balls between M Marsh (27) and M Short (21)
  • M Marsh 11th T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 23 balls (7x4) (3x6)
  • Australia 103/1 in 8.3 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 26 balls between M Marsh (26) and T Head (22)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 68/1
  • Australia 50/0 in 4.2 overs
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