By Adam Zampa’s four-wicket haul led Australia’s bowling attack to a comprehensive victory over New Zealand in the second T20I, securing a series win for the visitors. Australia, without David Warner who was rested, started strongly with Travis Head and Steve Smith’s aggressive batting after being put in to bat.
Despite a strong start, Australia lost wickets in the middle overs, thanks to some disciplined bowling by New Zealand. Ben Sears, Mitchell Santner, and Lockie Ferguson were particularly effective, restricting Australia to 174 all out in 19.4 overs.
Chasing the target, New Zealand struggled from the outset, losing wickets at regular intervals. Josh Hazlewood’s early breakthrough set the tone, and Zampa’s crucial wickets derailed New Zealand’s chase. Despite Glenn Phillips’s 42, New Zealand could only manage 102 all out in 17 overs, handing Australia a convincing 72-run victory.
This win was a remarkable turnaround for Australia after a thrilling finish in the first T20I, highlighting their bowling depth and ability to perform under pressure.
Brief Scores: Australia 174 in 19.4 overs (Travis Head 45, Pat Cummins 28; Lockie Ferguson 4-12, Ben Sears 2-29) beat New Zealand 102 in 17 overs (Glenn Phillips 42; Adam Zampa 4-34, Nathan Ellis 2-16) by 72 runs
