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New Zealand versus Australia 4th T20I: Finch, bowlers help Australia register an emphatic win to level the series

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  Thanks to a superb batting display by Finch and good bowling display, Australia register an emphatic win in the 4 th T20I to level the series played at Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Friday. Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss and decided to bat first. Matthew Wade started off to a brisk start hitting boundaries, but Mitchell Santer provided the breakthrough for the hosts dismissing Wade providing a simple catch to Ish Sodhi at short third man. Santer bowled tight lines and lengths not allowing Finch and Philippe to score runs easily.   Joshua Phillippe decided to review the decision and it was overturned as the ball went over the stumps. At the end of the first six overs, Australia made 38 for 1. After the field restrictions, Ish Sodhi was bought into the attack and got the breakthrough dismissing Philippe as Tim Southee took a sharp catch running backward. Glenn Maxwell played some lovely shots trying to put pressure on the Kiwis bowling line-up. Trent Boult p...

New Zealand versus Australia 3rd T20I: All-round Australia thrash New Zealand to stay alive in the series

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  Australia produced a dominating performance to defeat the hosts New Zealand in the 3 rd T20I played at Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Wednesday. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to field first. It could have been an ideal start as Aaron Finch survived a close LBW shout. Williamson decided to review but the decision was upheld due to the umpire's call. In the next over, Trent Boult dismissed Matthew Wade with a good catch by Martin Guptill at slips. Joshua Phillippe came to the crease and took the attack to New Zealand bowlers along with Aaron Finch. At the end of the first six overs, Australia scored 47 for 1. After the field restrictions, Finch and Philippe looked in decent touch putting pressure on the Kiwis bowlers. Ish Sodhi provided the breakthrough dismissing Philippe with a good catch by Guptill at long-on. Philippe and Finch added 83 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Glenn Maxwell joined in with Aaron Finch and made the batting look easy. Finch...