18
Over 18. no runs. Bowler: Tim Southee. Australia: 111/10(rr 6.17)
17.1Southee to P CumminsW
Wicket. OUT! Caught. Tim Southee to Pat Cummins. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, top edge in the air uncontrolled, fielded by Conway. A thumping win for New Zealand and they start their campaign on a winning note. This is their first win on Australian soil in any format for a long time. Southee and Santner got three wickets each. Devon Conway has been adjudged as the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. Cheers!
17
End of over. Over 17. 2 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 111/9(rr 6.53)
16.6Boult to P Cummins1
One run. Trent Boult to Pat Cummins. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.
16.5Boult to P Cummins0
Dot ball. Trent Boult to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
16.4Boult to J Hazlewood1
One run. Trent Boult to Josh Hazlewood. Length ball, middle stump backing away working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
16.3Boult to A ZampaW
Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Trent Boult to Adam Zampa. Slower length ball, to leg backing away driving, missed. Double delight for Boult.
16.2Boult to A Zampa0
Dot ball. Trent Boult to Adam Zampa. Back of a length, to leg moves in front Scoop, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
16.1Boult to M StarcW
Wicket. OUT! Bowled. Trent Boult to Mitchell Starc. Half volley, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed. Eight down for Australia.
16
End of over. Over 16. 12 runs. Bowler: Lockie Ferguson. Australia: 109/7(rr 6.81)
15.6Ferguson to M Starc1
One run. Lockie Ferguson to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
15.5Ferguson to M Starc0
Dot ball. Lockie Ferguson to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Conway.
15.4Ferguson to P Cummins1
One run. Lockie Ferguson to Pat Cummins. Leg cutter length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Southee.
15.3Ferguson to P Cummins0
Dot ball. Lockie Ferguson to Pat Cummins. Half volley, down leg side backing away defending, back to bowler for no runs.
15.2Ferguson to P Cummins6
Six runs. SIX! Lockie Ferguson to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Cracker!
15.1Ferguson to P Cummins4
Four runs. FOUR! Lockie Ferguson to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
15
End of over. Over 15. 6 runs. Bowler: Trent Boult. Australia: 97/7(rr 6.47)
14.6Boult to P Cummins1
One run. Trent Boult to Pat Cummins. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.
14.5Boult to M Starc1
One run. Trent Boult to Mitchell Starc. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Santner.
14.4Boult to P Cumminslb
Leg bye. Trent Boult to Pat Cummins. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, hit pad to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Santner.