New Zealand v Australia: Hosts produce thrilling last-ball victory

Australia have never won a T20 series in New Zealand

Second Twenty20, McLean Park, Napier

Australia 129-4 (20 overs): Mooney 61*, Mackay 2-20

New Zealand 131-6 (20 overs): Mackay 46, Schutt 2-24

New Zealand won by four wickets

Scorecard

New Zealand produced a thrilling last-ball victory to beat Australia by four wickets and level the three-match Twenty20 series at 1-1.

Needing three from the final ball of the match in their chase of 130, Maddy Green under edged Nicola Carey for four to secure a fine win.

Opener Frances Mackay’s 46 from 39 balls had paved the way for the White Ferns, who were missing captain Sophie Devine through illness.

Australia had earlier posted 129-4.

World champions Australia, who won the opening match by six wickets, have not lost a T20 series since 2017.

Despite an unbeaten 61 from Beth Mooney, which included six fours, Australia struggled to accelerate in the middle overs.

All-rounder Mackay claimed 2-20 with her off-spin while Jess Kerr dismissed dangerous opener…

The post New Zealand v Australia: Hosts produce thrilling last-ball victory appeared first on CaymanMama.com | News.

from CaymanMama.com | News https://ift.tt/2QQce2p