David Warner and D'Arcy Short in Auckland on WednesdayAuckland: Australia claimed the trans-Tasman T20 tri-series after Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch helped secure a 19-run win against New Zealand under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the rain-affected final on Friday. "Right from the get go we played superb cricket," Australia captain David Warner said. New Zealand were unable to establish any partnerships until they had been reduced to 110 for eight with 6.2 overs remaining. Ross Taylor (43 not out) and Ish Sodhi then put on 38 to ensure they saw out their full compliment. Left arm-spinner Ashton Agar, who ripped the heart out of New Zealand's middle order, was Man-of-the Match after he finished with three for 27.

Source: The Telegraph February 21, 2018 21:45 UTC