AUS vs NZ, T20 World Cup: Kiwis power Super 12 off to memorable start; down Kangaroos by 89 runs

Image Source : GETTY Tim Southee celebrating a wicket with his teammates.

Highlights

NZ continued to chip in at regular intervals
None of the Aussie batters could get going
Batting first, Devon Conway smashed an unbeaten 92 off 58 balls

Powered by Fin Allen and Conway's pyrotechnics, New Zealand overpowered the home side in all departments to fold the Kangaroos out for just 111 and win the match by 89 runs.

None of the Aussie batters could get going and NZ continued to chip in at regular intervals to power Super 12 off to a solid start.

Australia won the toss and opted to bowl. Batting first, Devon Conway smashed an unbeaten 92 off 58 balls to power New Zealand to a stiff 200 for three. The Kiwis then put up a disciplined bowing performance and were outstanding in the field as they bowled out the hosts, who struggled to get a partnership going, for 111 in 17. 1 overs.

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Tim Southee (3/6) and Mitchell Santner (3/31) picked three wickets each. Conway and Finn Allen (42 off 16 balls) gave NZ a rollicking start with the duo adding 56 off 25 balls. The left-handed opener then shared 69 runs with skipper Kane Williamson (23 off 23). Glenn Phillips (12) and James Neesham (26 not out) also chipped in with useful contributions.

For Australia, Josh Hazlewood (2/41) and Adam Zampa (1/39) were among wickets. It might not be an upset, but no one would have imagined the home side to lose the way they did. Losing by such a margin at the start of the tournament would surely act as a wake-up call for the Aussies. They will need to get their act together quickly.

New Zealand Playing 11

Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood