The Black Caps set Australia a challenging target of 220 after losing the toss but were made to sweat as Australia came within four runs of victory. Black Caps spinner Mitchell Santner also shone amid the batting fireworks, taking four for 31, while Australia paceman Kane Richardson managed three for 43. New Zealand allrounder Jimmy Neesham was another exceptional performer, taking two wickets in the final over when a rampant Australia needed 15 runs for victory. The scores:New Zealand 219/7 in 20 overs (Martin Guptill 97, Kane Williamson 53, James Neesham 45 n.o., Kane Richardson 3/43) bt Australia 215/8 in 20 overs (Josh Phillipe 45, Marcus Stoinis 78, Daniel Sams 41, Mitchell Santner 4/31). New Zealand won by four runs and leads 5-match series 2-0.

Source: The Hindu February 25, 2021 16:29 UTC