NEW ZEALAND WIN BY 89 RUNS Outplayed with bat, outplayed with ball, defending champions and hosts Australia have been handed a thumping defeat by New Zealand in their opening game of the 2022 T20 world cup. Finn Allen entertained with his early onslaught, while Devon Conway held the innings together with an unbeaten 58-ball 92. It was well backed up by James Neesham's late assault which powered New Zealand to 200. Australia, in response, were never really in the chase. With Tim Southee and Mitchell Santner picking three wickets each, they eventually folded up for 111 in 17.1 overs. Not only have they lost the contest in what promises to be tricky group, with England also strong favourites to qualify for the semifinals but also the massive margin of defeat has left them with a large ground to cover going further in Super 12.
New Zealand vs Australia, 13th Match, Super 12 Group 1 - Live Cricket Score, Commentary
Glenn Maxwell falls and it's left to Australia's lower order to save them from a massive defeat. 89/7 in 13.3 overs
THREE WICKETS FOR MITCHELL SANTNER Australia are struggling to find momentum in the run chase. The occasional boundaries are soon followed by the occasional wickets. Marcus Stoinis, Tim David and Matthew Wade are dismissed cheaply. The onus is now on Glenn Maxwell, if not to chase the total down, at least to ensure there isn't a big NRR deficit they leave. 82/6 in 12.2 overs
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Australia have won the toss and elected to bowl
Teams:
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Australia (Playing XI): Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
Hello and welcome to the first match of the Super 12 of the ICC T20 World Cup, set to be played between hosts Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In what is expected to be a tricky group, the neighbours and traditional rivals would want to go one-up in what is set to be one of their toughest challenges in this stage.
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