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New Zealand vs Australia, 4th T20I Match Summary

NZ vs AUS, 2021 - T20 Summary

New Zealand vs Australia Scorecard
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4th T20I, Westpac Stadium, Wellington , Mar 05, 2021
New Zealand New Zealand
106 (18.5/20)
Australia Australia
156/6 (20.0/20)
Australia beat New Zealand by 50 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Aaron Finch
    79(55)
AUS 156/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1011-aaron-finch-playerprofile>Aaron Finch</a>
Aaron Finch
79 (55)
  • 5x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 143.63SR
<a href=/cricket/players/42327-marcus-peter-stoinis-playerprofile>Marcus Stoinis</a>
Marcus Stoinis
19 (13)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 146.15SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ish Sodhi
ECON 8
4
OVERS
32/3
R/W
Bowler
Trent Boult
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/2
R/W
NZ 106/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64290-kyle-a-jamieson-playerprofile>Kyle Jamieson</a>
Kyle Jamieson
30 (18)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 166.66SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64292-tim-l-seifert-playerprofile>Tim Seifert</a>
Tim Seifert
19 (28)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 67.85SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Kane Richardson
ECON 6.70
2.5
OVERS
19/3
R/W
Bowler
Ashton Agar
ECON 2.75
4
OVERS
11/2
R/W
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That's all from this game! The series is level at 2-2 and there is everything to play for in the final T20I which will be played on Sunday, 7th March 2021 at the same ground. That match will begin at 1200 local (2300 GMT, THE PREVIOUS DAY). Join us for that. Until then, cheers and take care.
Aaron Finch, Australia skipper, says that they had to bat cautiously as the pitch was a little slow and they had thought of going for the big shots towards the end and he feels nice that it came off. Tells that they were brilliant with the ball and they looked at how New Zealand bowled. Adds that he felt that taking the pace off the ball was the way to go. Praises Agar's performance and tells that he was brilliant in the Powerplay.
Kane Williamson, New Zealand skipper, says that their batting was very poor in this game. Credits Australia for playing well. Mentions that it is frustrating but says they have to win the final match of the series to seal the series 3-2. Further says they will look to improve their performance from this match. Williamson also says that 156 was a very good total on this pitch. He adds that they needed some big overs to chase this total down.
Aaron Finch is named the Man of the Match. He says that he is happy with the team's performance. Adds that the bowlers did well to defend this total and they were superb on this day. Adds that he was lucky to get momentum towards the end of his innings and he was trying to hit it too hard at the start.
Earlier in the day, Aaron Finch was superb with the bat as he held the Australian innings together. He scored 79 in just 55 balls to help Australia recover from a precarious position to end up scoring 156. The bowling from New Zealand was good but the last over proved to be too costly. In the end, the target was too big for New Zealand to chase. Stay tuned for the presentation ceremony!
What to say about New Zealand? They would have backed themselves to chase this down but have faltered quite easily. Nobody got going and they just kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. They never looked like they will be able to chase this score down. They needed someone to bat big but it was not to be. Kyle Jamieson did hit some lusty blows towards the end but it was too late by then and eventually, they have ended up losing by 50 runs.
Australia were brilliant with the ball. They needed a good start and they got that. They kept things tight and managed to send Guptill early. They did not let anyone off the hook and they kept on taking wickets at regular intervals. Once again, it was the spinners who did the damage with Agar, Zampa and Maxwell doing a wonderful job. The seam bowlers were excellent as well. Overall, it was a superb bowling performance and they deserve the victory.
A comprehensive win for Australia as they level the series with one to play. The target looked a little low when they came out to bowl but they have bowled superbly and bundled out New Zealand for just 106 and they have managed to win by 50 runs. New Zealand will be disappointed with how things panned out and they go into the next game with all to play for.
18.5
W
Kane Richardson To Kyle Jamieson OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Kane Richardson gets his third wicket! Short of a length on middle, Jamieson pulls it over mid-wicket but does not get the timing on it. It goes towards deep mid-wicket where Maxwell takes a comfortable catch. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 50 RUNS!
18.4
1
Kane Richardson To Trent Boult
Back of a length on middle, Boult looks to go big but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards long on. The batsmen cross ends.
18.3
1
Kane Richardson To Kyle Jamieson
Length delivery on middle, Jamieson pushes it through mid on for a single.
18.2
4
Kane Richardson To Kyle Jamieson
FOUR! That is put away! Short of a length on middle, Jamieson pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
18.2
wd
Kane Richardson To Kyle Jamieson
WIDE! Down the leg side, Jamieson leaves it alone.
18.1
0
Kane Richardson To Kyle Jamieson
Length delivery on middle, Jamieson smashes it past the bowler where Richardson tries to stop the ball but it touches his fingers and misses the stumps at his end.
Over 18 : 99/9
7 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
T. Boult
5 (5)
K. Jamieson
25 (14)
J. Richardson
2-0-16-0
17.6
0
Jhye Richardson To Trent Boult
BEATEN! Short ball outside off, Boult looks to cut but misses it.
17.5
0
Jhye Richardson To Trent Boult
Full on off, Boult drives it to mid off.
17.4
1
Jhye Richardson To Kyle Jamieson
Length delivery on off, Jamieson punches it through mid off for a single.
17.3
1
Jhye Richardson To Trent Boult
Full on off, Boult looks to cut but gets a bottom edge on this one. It goes towards the off side. The batsmen take a single.
17.2
1
Jhye Richardson To Kyle Jamieson
Full on off, Jamieson drives it through mid off for a single.
17.1
4
Jhye Richardson To Kyle Jamieson
FOUR! Length ball outside off, Jamieson looks to go big but gets an outside edge. It goes past short third man for a boundary.
Jhye Richardson comes back on.
Over 17 : 92/9
11 Runs
  • 116.1
  • W 16.2
  • 416.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 416.6
T. Boult
4 (2)
K. Jamieson
19 (11)
A. Zampa
4-0-24-2
16.6
4
Adam Zampa To Trent Boult
FOUR! That's well-timed by Boult! Loopy ball on middle, Boult heaves it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
16.6
wd
Adam Zampa To Trent Boult
WIDE! Way outside off, Boult leaves it alone. Wided.
16.5
0
Adam Zampa To Trent Boult
Flighted ball outside off, Boult looks to swing it away but misses.
16.4
1
Adam Zampa To Kyle Jamieson
Short ball on middle, Jamieson pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.3
4
Adam Zampa To Kyle Jamieson
FOUR! Hammered! Loopy ball on off, Jamieson thrashes it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
Trent Boult is the last man in.
16.2
W
Adam Zampa To Ish Sodhi OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AT COVER! Zampa picks up another and Sodhi has to go! Australia just one wicket away from a massive victory! Loopy ball on off, Sodhi comes down the track and looks to swing it across the line. It takes the top edge and goes towards cover where Finch takes a good catch.
16.1
1
Adam Zampa To Kyle Jamieson
Flighted ball on off, Jamieson drives it to long off for a single.
Over 16 : 81/8
4 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 215.2
  • 115.3
  • W 15.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
I. Sodhi
0 (1)
K. Jamieson
13 (8)
A. Agar
4-0-11-2
15.6
0
Ashton Agar To Ish Sodhi
Quicker ball on middle, Sodhi looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Full Commentary
19 OV
7 Runs
K. Richardson to K. Jamieson T. Boult
  • 018.1
  • 1 WD 18.2
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • W 18.5
18 OV
7 Runs
J. Richardson to K. Jamieson T. Boult
  • 417.1
  • 117.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
11 Runs
A. Zampa to K. Jamieson I. Sodhi T. Boult
  • 116.1
  • W 16.2
  • 416.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 1 WD 16.6
  • 416.6
16 OV
4 Runs
A. Agar to K. Jamieson D. Conway I. Sodhi
  • 015.1
  • 215.2
  • 115.3
  • W 15.4
  • 115.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
12 Runs
R. Meredith to D. Conway K. Jamieson
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 414.4
  • 414.5
  • 1 B 14.6
14 OV
8 Runs
K. Richardson to D. Conway T. Southee
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 613.4
  • W 13.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
6 Runs
G. Maxwell to M. Santner D. Conway
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 412.3
  • 1 LB 12.4
  • 012.5
  • W 12.6
12 OV
5 Runs
A. Zampa to J. Neesham D. Conway M. Santner
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • W 11.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
G. Maxwell to D. Conway J. Neesham
  • 110.1
  • 1 WD 10.2
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
3 Runs
A. Zampa to D. Conway G. Phillips
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 29.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • W 9.6
9 OV
4 Runs
G. Maxwell to K. Williamson D. Conway G. Phillips
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • W 8.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
4 Runs
K. Richardson to T. Seifert K. Williamson D. Conway
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 27.3
  • 17.4
  • W 7.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
5 Runs
A. Zampa to T. Seifert K. Williamson
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
2 Runs
R. Meredith to K. Williamson T. Seifert
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
2 Runs
A. Agar to M. Guptill T. Seifert K. Williamson
  • 04.1
  • W 4.2
  • 04.3
  • 14.4
  • 14.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
9 Runs
J. Richardson to M. Guptill T. Seifert
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
4 Runs
A. Agar to T. Seifert
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
7 Runs
R. Meredith to M. Guptill T. Seifert
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 1 WD 1.3
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
1 Runs
A. Agar to M. Guptill T. Seifert
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Westpac Stadium, Wellington
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat New Zealand by 50 runs
  • Player of the Match Aaron Finch
  • Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Wayne Knights (NZ) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Australia 156/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Australia 150/6 in 19.4 overs
  • A Finch 14th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • Australia 100/5 in 14.5 overs
  • Australia 50/2 in 8.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 38/1
  • Referral 1 (5.2 ovs): J Philippe against NZ (LBW) Successful (NZ: 2, AUS: 2) (Retained)
  • New Zealand 100/9 in 18.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (12.4 ovs): AUS against D Conway (LBW) Unsuccessful (NZ: 2, AUS: 2) (Retained)
  • New Zealand 50/5 in 11.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 25/1
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