New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I Highlights: Mitchell Marsh's 43-Ball 85 Takes Australia To Victory; Tim Robinson's Century Goes In Vain

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.

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.

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.

Scores level now! Short, on off, Tim David pullls it over square leg for a single.

Short, on leg, Tim David knocks it down the ground for one. Just 2 needed now.

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.

Wide! Width, way too wide. Wided.

Quicker, outside off, Tim David leaves it alone.

Fuller, on off, Alex Carey sweeps it to mid-wicket for one.

Two wides! Down the leg side, Tim David leaves. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters cross.

Flatter, on leg, Alex Carey flicks it to mid on for one.

Much fuller, on off, Alex Carey pushes it to mid off.