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Mitchell Marsh's heroic hundred, Abbott's 3-fer seal Australia's series win vs NZ

Soumyajit Dutta

Mitchell Marsh played well with his ton [Source: @kumi_cooper/X.com]Mitchell Marsh played well with his ton [Source: @kumi_cooper/X.com]

The Australian cricket team, led by Mitchell Marsh, clinched a commanding 2-0 series win over New Zealand in the three-match T20I contest. The third T20I at Bay Oval highlighted Marsh’s stellar all-round show, which guided Australia to victory despite some mid-innings hiccups. Here’s a look at how the match unfolded at Bay Oval.

NZ put up 156 on board after collapse

Put to bat first, New Zealand posted 156 for 9 in their 20 overs. Tim Seifert anchored the innings with a fluent 48 off 35 balls, striking five fours and three sixes. Support came from skipper Michael Bracewell (26 off 22) and Jimmy Neesham (25 off 18), but the hosts faltered at crucial moments. 

Australia’s bowlers ensured regular breakthroughs, with Sean Abbott (3/25) leading the way, while Josh Hazlewood (2/26) and Xavier Bartlett (2/25) provided strong support. Marcus Stoinis was on the expensive side, conceding 43 runs for a wicket. Despite reaching 99/4 at one stage, New Zealand collapsed late, losing their last five wickets for just 57 runs.

Marsh dominates the Kiwi bowling attack

Chasing 157, Australia’s reply was completely dominated by Mitchell Marsh. The right-hander was in blistering touch, smashing eight fours and seven sixes to complete the chase with his 103 runs off just 52 balls. However, the visitors faced a mid-innings scare as wickets tumbled in clusters. 

Travis Head (8), Matthew Short (7), Tim David (3), Alex Carey (1), and Marcus Stoinis (2) all fell cheaply, leaving Australia wobbling at 93 for 5 after 10 overs. Mitchell Owen (14 off 10) briefly supported Marsh before falling, but the skipper stayed calm and kept attacking. 

Aussie skipper stays unbeaten to guide team home

Even after Xavier Bartlett departed for 1, Marsh found an ally in Sean Abbott (13 off 7), who struck timely boundaries to ease the nerves. Together, the pair added a crucial unbroken stand of 26 runs to guide Australia home with 12 balls to spare at 160 for 7.

For New Zealand, Neesham was the standout bowler, returning figures of 4 for 26, including a decisive middle-order burst. Jacob Duffy (2/29) and Ben Sears (1/45) also chipped in but couldn’t stop Marsh’s onslaught.