Live cricket score, New Zealand vs Australia, Tri-series final, Auckland

AUSTRALIA RISE TO THE TOP AFTER 19-RUN WIN!That's that then. Handshakes mean that the game has been called off due to rain. Australia were comfortably placed anyway and well ahead. Pick up a win by 19 runs via the DLS method. They, therefore, remain unbeaten through the tournament and also rise to the No.1 ranking in T20Is, joint with Pakistan, following a six-match unbeaten streak - their best.

Australia were always ahead in the final after those clump of wickets that New Zealand lost after a strong start. A target of 150 wasn't going to challenge them massively, given the nature of their chases all series. But to give credit where due, New Zealand bounced back rather well in the middle to Short, Warner and Agar in quick succession after the first rain interruption. Maxwell and Finch then accelerated after a period of caution before the next bout of rain which ended proceedings eventually.

This is New Zealand's third loss in a row, but can't take anything away from Australia who have been clinical with David Warner's inspirational captaincy leading the way. Agar has been named the Man of the Match for his 3 for 27. And all-round Glenn Maxwell, the Man of the Series, for his consistent runs, fielding and with the ball when required.

Thank you for your company today. Although it was a shortened game, there was enough entertainment.

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Rain is back in Auckland!Players running off...