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New Zealand vs Australia, 3rd T20I Match Summary

NZ vs AUS, 2025 - T20 Summary

New Zealand vs Australia Scorecard
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Match Ended   
3rd T20I, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui , Oct 04, 2025
New Zealand New Zealand
156/9 (20.0/20)
Australia Australia
160/7 (18.0/20)
Australia beat New Zealand by 3 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Mitchell Marsh
    103(52)
  • Player of the Series
    Mitchell Marsh
NZ 156/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64292-tim-l-seifert-playerprofile>Tim Seifert</a>
Tim Seifert
48 (35)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 137.14SR
Michael Bracewell
Michael Bracewell
26 (22)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 118.18SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Sean Abbott
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/3
R/W
Bowler
Xavier Bartlett
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/2
R/W
AUS 160/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1425-mitchell-marsh-playerprofile>Mitchell Marsh</a>
Mitchell Marsh
103 (52)
  • 8x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 198.07SR
<a href=/cricket/players/123371-mitchell-owen-playerprofile>Mitchell Owen</a>
Mitchell Owen
14 (10)
  • 0x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 140SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
James Neesham
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/4
R/W
Bowler
Jacob Duffy
ECON 7.25
4
OVERS
29/2
R/W
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Right then, that brings us to the end of this entertaining contest, and with it, the series as well. Australia have retained the Chappell-Hadlee trophy with a 2-0 win here. Now, Sir Richard Hadlee hands over the trophy to the Aussie skipper, Mitchell Marsh, who lifts it alongside his teammates before they pose for pictures in front of the ‘Winners’ banner. Up next for New Zealand is a three-match home T20I series against England, starting on 18th October. Australia, meanwhile, will turn their focus to a three-match ODI series at home against India, beginning on 19th October. As always, you can join us early for all the build-up to every match. Until then, it’s goodbye and cheers!
Mitchell Marsh, the victorious skipper of Australia, is up for a word again. He says that when you are chasing a target like 160, the aim is always to finish the game quickly. Adds that it feels good to get across the line and wrap up the series win. On the conditions, Marsh explains that with the wicket being under covers for a couple of days, there was some seam movement on offer. Admits that 160 is always a tricky chase if you lose wickets, and that makes him proud of the way his side got the job done. Looking ahead, the skipper notes that every team is building towards the next T20I World Cup, and T20 cricket is never straightforward, but for Australia, one thing they can control is their batting intent. Signs off on a personal note, saying he is looking forward to going home, spending a week with his daughter, and then rejoining the team for the upcoming white-ball series against India.
Michael Bracewell, the captain of New Zealand, says that it was an incredible knock from Marsh and that was the difference between the two sides. Adds that the pitch was under covers for a long time, which did not make batting easy. Says that they thought they got a fighting total on the board, but just had to get Marsh out. Mentions that they need a bit longer series in this format as they are heading in the right direction.
Mitchell Marsh is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his MAIDEN T20I HUNDRED, and the Australian skipper looks delighted. He is also named the PLAYER OF THE SERIES. He starts by saying it is always nice to win a series, especially in New Zealand, and admits there was pressure towards the end, but the team is happy to get the job done. Speaking about his knock, Marsh admits that he had a bit of luck but stresses that once you get going, the key is to keep going. He mentions that intent is central to the way Australia are trying to play their cricket at the moment, and he was glad to carry that through. Reflecting on the contest, he calls it a pretty scrappy game overall, closer than Australia would have liked, but the important thing for him was that they got over the line and sealed the series win.
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New Zealand bowled well but simply didn’t have enough runs to defend. Credit to them, though, for making a contest out of it and pushing Australia, only to be undone by Marsh’s masterclass. James Neesham was outstanding, claiming four wickets in the middle overs to drag the hosts back into the game, while Jacob Duffy chipped in with two. However, Ben Sears had an off day, and a couple of expensive overs from him effectively sealed their fate.
Earlier in the game, New Zealand, after being put in to bat first, could only manage a below-par total. Tim Seifert was the top-scorer with 48, while a few others got starts but failed to carry on for a big contribution. Each time a partnership looked promising, they lost a wicket right when the momentum was building. For Australia, Sean Abbott was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Josh Hazlewood and Xavier Bartlett shared four between them. Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa also chipped in with one apiece to keep the Kiwis in check.
Despite chasing a modest target, Australia stumbled a bit in their attempt to rush things. Apart from Mitchell Marsh’s brilliant knock, the scorecard looked rather disappointing, with as many as six batters dismissed in single digits. Marsh, however, made batting look effortless, consistently finding the boundaries and keeping the bowlers under pressure. His aggressive start in the Powerplay set the tone for the chase, and even with little support, Australia always stayed ahead in the game. Contributions from Mitchell Owen and Sean Abbott proved handy, while the skipper anchored the innings superbly, finishing unbeaten on 103 off just 52 balls.
Australia have completed a 2-0 clean sweep over New Zealand with another impressive display. The scoreboard might show that the Aussies chased the target with two overs to spare, but the Kiwis certainly didn’t make it easy. In the end, it was Mitchell Marsh’s scintillating maiden T20I hundred that proved to be the decisive factor.
Over 18 : 160/7
9 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 417.6
S. Abbott
13 (7)
M. Marsh
103 (52)
J. Duffy
4-0-29-2
17.6
4
Jacob Duffy To Sean Abbott
FOUR! IT'S OVER! DONE! Australia win the third match by three wickets and win the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy as well by 2-0, with one game washed out in that. Short of a good length and outside off, Sean gets across and waits before guiding it well to the right of backward point for a boundary to seal the deal. It was just a one-man show with Mitchell Marsh leading from the front.
17.5
1
Jacob Duffy To Mitchell Marsh
SCORES ARE LEVEL! Back of a length and outside off, Marsh presses back and pulls it down to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.4
1
Jacob Duffy To Sean Abbott
Short and around off, dragged down to deep backward square leg for a single by Abbott.
17.3
0
Jacob Duffy To Sean Abbott
Short of a length and wide outside off, Sean gets across and dabs it down but finds the backward point fielder, who gets across to his right and makes a good stop.
17.2
1
Jacob Duffy To Mitchell Marsh
Lands it full and around middle, knocked down to long on for a single. Just 3 needed.
17.1
2
Jacob Duffy To Mitchell Marsh
MAIDEN T20I CENTURY FOR MITCHELL MARSH! Short of a length and around off, Marsh presses back and tries to pull it, but mistimes it due to extra bounce. The ball balloons up but falls in the vacant short fine leg region. Marsh takes two runs to complete his milestone. It has been a stupendous innings, and he has led his team from the front in this chase, standing alone at one end.
Over 17 : 151/7
15 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 216.6
S. Abbott
8 (4)
M. Marsh
99 (49)
J. Neesham
4-0-26-4
16.6
2
James Neesham To Sean Abbott
Short of a length and outside off, Sean gets across and slices it to the left of deep point for a couple of runs more. Australia need just six runs now. Neesham is done for the night, who finishes with an impeccable figure of 4-0-26-4.
16.5
4
James Neesham To Sean Abbott
FOUR! Nicely Played! On a good length and around middle, Sean Abbott lifts his front leg, gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to use the pace of the bowler. The ball races away in the gap towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.
16.4
1
James Neesham To Mitchell Marsh
On a good length and outside off, Marsh throws his hands at it and punches it through covers for a single. He moves to 99.
16.3
6
James Neesham To Mitchell Marsh
SIX! This should be the nail in the coffin! Short of a length and around middle, Mitchell Marsh presses back and swings hard. Though the ball gets slightly big on him, he still manages to pull it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. Moves to 98.
16.2
1
James Neesham To Sean Abbott
Back of a length and around off, Sean rises with the bounce and uses his wrists to nudge it to deep square leg for a single.
16.1
1
James Neesham To Mitchell Marsh
Neesham gets away! A full toss, outside off, Marsh all manages to just drill it through covers for a single.
Last throw of the dice from Michael Bracewell as he brings the 'Man with the golden arm', James Neesham, back into the attack. He has picked up 4 wickets in his 3 overs, giving away just 11 runs.
Over 16 : 136/7
3 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • W 15.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
M. Marsh
91 (46)
S. Abbott
1 (1)
J. Duffy
3-0-20-2
15.6
1
Jacob Duffy To Mitchell Marsh
Touch full and around middle, Marsh tucks it towards deep square leg and picks up a single. Australia need 21 in the last four overs.
15.5
1
Jacob Duffy To Sean Abbott
On a length and outside off, punched down through covers for one by Sean.
Sean Abbott walks out to bat now.
15.4
W
Jacob Duffy To Xavier Bartlett OUT!
OUT! TAKEN NOW! Gone on the very next ball! So, that drop on the previous delivery hasn't cost much to New Zealand. Another short delivery, aiming at the right shoulder of the batter. Xavier Bartlett presses back and tries to pull it, but Jacob has rolled his fingers on the ball and takes the pace off. Hence, Xavier mistimes it off the upper half of the bat towards deep square leg, where Tim Robinson moves to his right a bit and pouches it around his chest. Australia still need 23 runs.
15.3
0
Jacob Duffy To Xavier Bartlett
PUT DOWN! Ish Sodhi is the culprit! A bouncer, around off, Xavier Bartlett presses back and tries to whack it but due to extra bounce on this occasion, he mistimes it off the top end of the bat towards mid off. Sodhi runs across to his right from mid off and fails to hold onto it. The ball pops out and rolls down onto the ground. A let off for Xavier.
15.2
0
Jacob Duffy To Xavier Bartlett
Short of a good length and around off, Xavier Bartlett clears his front leg and tries to pull it but it doesn't bounce that much. He ends up mistiming it off the cue end of the bat towards mid-wicket.
15.1
1
Jacob Duffy To Mitchell Marsh
On a length, angling in, around middle and leg, Marsh gets inside the line and eases it down to long on for one.
A change. Jacob Duffy returns. 2-0-17-1 so far.
Full Commentary
18 OV
9 Runs
J. Duffy to M. Marsh S. Abbott
  • 217.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
15 Runs
J. Neesham to M. Marsh S. Abbott
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 616.3
  • 116.4
  • 416.5
  • 216.6
16 OV
3 Runs
J. Duffy to M. Marsh X. Bartlett S. Abbott
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • W 15.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
15 Runs
B. Sears to M. Marsh X. Bartlett
  • 414.1
  • 014.2
  • 414.3
  • 614.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
7 Runs
M. Bracewell to M. Marsh X. Bartlett
  • 413.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
9 Runs
B. Sears to M. Marsh M. Owen
  • 112.1
  • 212.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 612.5
  • W 12.6
12 OV
4 Runs
M. Henry to M. Owen M. Marsh
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
J. Neesham to M. Stoinis M. Owen M. Marsh
  • W 10.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 210.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
8 Runs
I. Sodhi to M. Marsh M. Stoinis
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
5 Runs
J. Neesham to T. David A. Carey M. Marsh
  • W 8.1
  • 1 LB 8.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 1 WD 8.6
  • W 8.6
8 OV
16 Runs
I. Sodhi to M. Marsh T. David
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 67.3
  • 67.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
2 Runs
J. Neesham to M. Short T. David M. Marsh
  • 06.1
  • W 6.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
22 Runs
B. Sears to M. Marsh M. Short
  • 65.1
  • 15.2
  • 1 LB 5.3
  • 65.4
  • 45.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
4 Runs
M. Henry to M. Short
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
9 Runs
J. Duffy to M. Marsh T. Head M. Short
  • 13.1
  • W 3.2
  • 23.3
  • 03.4
  • 5 WD 3.5
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
15 Runs
M. Henry to M. Marsh T. Head
  • 42.1
  • 42.2
  • 62.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
8 Runs
J. Duffy to T. Head M. Marsh
  • 01.1
  • 61.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
M. Henry to M. Marsh T. Head
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 20.5
  • 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 3 wickets
  • Player of the Match Mitchell Marsh
  • Player of the Series Mitchell Marsh
  • Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Cory Black (AUS)
  • Referee Prakash Bhatt (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 156/9 in 20.0 overs
  • New Zealand 153/9 in 19.2 overs
  • New Zealand 100/5 in 13.0 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 77/4 in 9.1 overs
  • New Zealand 51/3 in 6.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 46/3
  • Referral 3 (5.1 ovs): AUS against T Seifert (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, AUS: 0)
  • Referral 2 (4.5 ovs): AUS against M Chapman (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, AUS: 1)
  • Referral 1 (4.3 ovs): AUS against T Robinson (Caught) Successful (NZ: 2, AUS: 2)
  • Rain Stoppage: New Zealand 11/1 in 2.0 overs
  • M Marsh maiden T20I hundred: 101 runs in 50 balls (8x4) (7x6)
  • Australia 151/7 in 17.0 overs
  • Australia 100/5 in 11.3 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 93/4 in 10.0 overs
  • M Marsh T20I fifty: 50 runs in 21 balls (4x4) (5x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 62/1
  • Australia 54/1 in 5.4 overs
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