Super 12 Group 1: New Zealand stun defending Champions Australia with dominating win

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 New Zealand stunned the defending Champions Australia by 89 runs in the opening match of the Super 12 stage played at Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG on Saturday.

Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and decided to field first. Finn Allen blasted away Mitchell Starc for 14 runs in the very first over of the match. The explosive right-handed batter put enough pressure on Australian bowling taking advantage of the first six overs. Josh Hazlewood produced a peach of a yorker to dismiss the dangerous Finn Allen. Allen made 42 off 16 balls laying a strong foundation for a big total. Allen and Conway added 56 runs in just 4.1 overs. At the end of the first six overs, New Zealand raced away to 65 for 1.

After the field restrictions, Conway and Williamson kept the scoreboard ticking taking singles and hitting occasional boundaries. Conway survived a close LBW shout given not out but the decision remained not out as it was going over the stumps. It was great batting by both Kiwi batters not allowing the Australian bowlers to settle. Conway completed fifty off 36 balls and kept New Zealand on course for a big total. 

Zampa struck getting rid of Kiwi captain Williamson. Williamson and Conway added 69 runs for the 2nd wicket. Josh Hazlewood did the damage again getting rid of Glenn Phillips with a simple return catch. Jimmy Neesham and Conway kept the momentum going for New Zealand hitting boundaries and great running between the wickets. Neesham provided the impetus with a big six off the final delivery to help New Zealand post 200 for 3. Neesham and Conway added unbeaten 48 runs for the 4th wicket.

Chasing 201 runs to win, the hosts got off to a shaky start as they lost big wicket of David Warner hitting the thigh pad onto the stumps. Mitchell Marsh and Aaron Finch showed intent in putting pressure on New Zealand bowlers. Santer struck getting rid of Australian captain Finch caught by Williamson to leave Australia in trouble. Southee dismissed Mitchell Marsh with a lovely high catch by Neesham. At the end of the first six overs, Australia ended at 37 for 3.

Glenn Phillips took a stunning diving catch to dismiss Marcus Stoinis. The New Zealand bowlers kept taking wickets at regular intervals. Apart from Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins, none of the Australian batters provided resistance. It was a dominating performance by the New Zealand side as they won the match by 89 runs.

New Zealand 200 for 3 in 20 overs ( Conway 92*, Finn Allen 42, Hazlewood 2/41) beat Australia 111 in 17.1 overs ( Maxwell 28, Cummins 21, Southee 3/6, Santer 3/31) by 89 runs.

For his unbeaten 92 off 58 balls and 2 catches, Devon Conway was named the player of the match award.



 





New Zealand thrash Australia by 89 runs in the opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 stage 

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