In Pictures, NZ vs AUS 1st T20I: Devon Conway, Bowlers Guide New Zealand to Clinical Win Over Australia

Edited By : Cricket Country Staff | Feb 22, 2021, 03:49 PM IST

Published On Feb 22, 2021, 03:49 PM IST

Last UpdatedFeb 22, 2021, 03:49 PM IST

New Zealand restricted Australia for just 131 runs to win the match by 53 runs.

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Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in Christchurch. (© Twitter/@ICC)

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Mitchell Marsh was the only Australian batter who put up some fight against the hosts with 45-run knock. (© Twitter/@ICC)

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New Zealand restricted Australia for just 131 runs to win the match by 53 runs. (© AFP)

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Ish Sodhi was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand with his four-wicket haul. (© AFP)

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Australia had a miserable start to their chase as they lost four wickets for just 19 runs as Tim Southee and Trent Boult ran riot with the ball. (© AFP)

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All-rounder James Neesham also played a crucial innings of 26-runs in 15 balls. (©AFP)

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After the early collapse, Devon Conway took the charge of the hosts’ innings and rebuild it with a solid partnership alongside Glenn Phillips.

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Experienced New Zealand opener Martin Guptill departed on a duck on the third ball of the first over by Daniel Sams. (© AFP)

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The Australia pacers backed their captain’s decision and claimed three-quick wickets for just 19 as New Zealand star top-order Martin Guptill (0), Tim Seifert(1) and Kane Williamson (19) failed to score big. (© AFP)

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Conway finished the innings with style for New Zealand but unfortunately, he missed his maiden T20I century by 1 run as the southpaw remained not out on 99 as NZ Posted 184/5 on the scoreboard. (© AFP)