Over 3. Power Play Fielding. 1 run. Bowler: Ben Sears. Australia: 16/1(rr 5.33)
2.1
1
Sears 以 M Short
One run. Ben Sears to Matt Short. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Bracewell. That's it! The match has been called off. Australia lead the series 1-0, so the decider will be played tomorrow. Do join us for the 3rd T20I action tomorrow.
End of over. Over 2. Power Play Fielding. 13 runs. Bowler: Jacob Duffy. Australia: 15/1(rr 7.50)
1.6
2
Duffy 以 M Marsh
Two runs. Jacob Duffy to Mitchell Marsh. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Bracewell.
1.5
0
Duffy 以 M Marsh
Dot ball. Jacob Duffy to Mitchell Marsh. Out-swinging short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
1.4
6
Duffy 以 M Marsh
Six runs. SIX! Jacob Duffy to Mitchell Marsh. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
1.3
1
Duffy 以 M Short
One run. Jacob Duffy to Matt Short. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.
1.2
W
Duffy 以 T Head
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Travis Head. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Conway. Mis-timed and gone, New Zealand got an early breakthrough.
1.1
4
Duffy 以 T Head
Four runs. FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Travis Head. In-swinging half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.
End of over. Over 1. Power Play Fielding. 2 runs. Bowler: Matt Henry. Australia: 2/0(rr 2.00)
0.6
0
Henry 以 M Marsh
Dot ball. APPEAL! Matt Henry to Mitchell Marsh. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to short third man for no runs, fielded by Duffy, appeal made for L.B.W. Appeal made for L.B.W. Umpire shakes his head.
0.5
1
Henry 以 T Head
One run. Matt Henry to Travis Head. Out-swinging back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
0.4
1
Henry 以 M Marsh
One run. Matt Henry to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bracewell.
0.3
0
Henry 以 M Marsh
Dot ball. Matt Henry to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Conway.
0.2
0
Henry 以 M Marsh
Dot ball. Matt Henry to Mitchell Marsh. In-swinging short, outside off stump down the track pulling, Gloved in the air uncontrolled to silly point for no runs.
0.1
0
Henry 以 M Marsh
Dot ball. NEW BALL. Matt Henry to Mitchell Marsh. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
Start of Australia Innings. Welcome to the second T20I match between New Zealand and Australia. Rain has played a brief cameo this evening, so the game has been reduced to 9 overs per side. Australia leads the series 1-0, and will be keen to win this match and clinch the series. This is a must-win match for the Kiwis, if they lose, they will lose the series. New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first. Here we go.
