New Zealand v Australia, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 3rd T20I, Australia tour of New Zealand, 2024

Australia tour of New Zealand 3rd T20I: New Zealand v Australia at Auckland, February 25, 2024
New Zealand
NZ
98/3 (10)
Australia
AUS
118/4 (10.4)
Finished
AUS won by 27 runs (DLS method)
Australia InningAUS Inning118/4 (10.4 ov)
New Zealand InningNZ Inning98/3 (10 ov)

Commentary

0
0.1
Mitchell Starc to Finn Allen, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Mitchell Starc sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Finn Allen hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
3
0.2
Mitchell Starc to Finn Allen, 3 runs, Finn Allen goes forward and plays a well-timed punch off an outswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 3 runs.
0
0.3
Mitchell Starc to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Mitchell Starc sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Will Young hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
4
0.4
Mitchell Starc to Will Young, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1lb
0.5
Mitchell Starc to Will Young, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
0
0.6
Mitchell Starc to Finn Allen, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, and Finn Allen hangs on and tries to hit flick shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
End of over 1 (8 runs)
Finn Allen 3 (3)
Will Young 4 (3)
New Zealand 8/0
Mitchell Starc 1-0-7-0
6
1.1
Matthew Short to Will Young, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the stumps, Will Young goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
1.2
Matthew Short to Will Young, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Will Young hangs in the crease, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
4
1.3
Matthew Short to Will Young, Four, Four !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Will Young goes forward, plays drive in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1wd
1.4
Matthew Short to Will Young, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length on the leg stump, Matthew Short has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
w
1.4
Will Young c A Zampa b MW Short 14 (7) Matthew Short to Will Young, no run, c A Zampa b MW Short, Caught out!! arm ball full length on the off stump, Will Young hangs in the crease to take the gamble with inside out shot towards third man, edged!! and expertly caught by Adam Zampa. Leading to a soft dismissal.
1
1.5
Matthew Short to Tim Seifert, 1 run, Tim Seifert hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
6
1.6
Matthew Short to Finn Allen, Six, Six !! What a delivery! top spinner lands right on the stumps, Finn Allen goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 2 (18 runs)
Finn Allen 9 (4)
Tim Seifert 1 (1)
New Zealand 26/1
Matthew Short 1-0-18-1
Mitchell Starc 1-0-7-0
0
2.1
Spencer Johnson to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Tim Seifert hangs in the crease, tucks sweep toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
1
2.2
Spencer Johnson to Tim Seifert, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Tim Seifert hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
1
2.3
Spencer Johnson to Finn Allen, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Finn Allen hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
2.4
Spencer Johnson to Tim Seifert, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Tim Seifert hangs in the crease and strives to hit flick shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1wd
2.5
Spencer Johnson to Tim Seifert, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Tim Seifert with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
w
2.5
Tim Seifert c J Inglis b SH Johnson 2 (5) Spencer Johnson to Tim Seifert, no run, c J Inglis b SH Johnson, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Tim Seifert hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards deep cover, edged!! and flies straight to Josh Inglis, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Tim Seifert.
4b
2.6
Spencer Johnson to Glenn Phillips, 4 bye, Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, aims to slam defensive shot, but misses the shot and keeper fumbles and batter steals bye for 4 runs.
End of over 3 (7 runs)
Glenn Phillips 0 (1)
Finn Allen 10 (5)
New Zealand 33/2
Spencer Johnson 1-0-3-1
Matthew Short 1-0-18-1
1
3.1
Adam Zampa to Finn Allen, 1 run, Finn Allen hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
4
3.2
Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, Four, Four !! googly, full length, on the stumps. Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
3.3
Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to take top spinner of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
1
3.4
Adam Zampa to Finn Allen, 1 run, An accurately pitched googly on the off stump, Finn Allen hangs in the crease to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.
6
3.5
Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the stumps, Glenn Phillips goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
0
3.6
Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 4 (13 runs)
Glenn Phillips 11 (5)
Finn Allen 12 (7)
New Zealand 46/2
Adam Zampa 1-0-13-0
Spencer Johnson 1-0-3-1
1
4.1
Nathan Ellis to Finn Allen, 1 run, Finn Allen goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid on for 1 run.
0
4.2
Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
4.3
Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Glenn Phillips hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
4.4
Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, and Glenn Phillips hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
4.5
Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Glenn Phillips hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
4
4.6
Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and tries drive, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 5 (5 runs)
Glenn Phillips 15 (10)
Finn Allen 13 (8)
New Zealand 51/2
Nathan Ellis 1-0-5-0
Adam Zampa 1-0-13-0
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5.1
Finn Allen c M Starc b A Zampa 13 (9) Adam Zampa to Finn Allen, no run, c M Starc b A Zampa, Caught out !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Finn Allen hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting inside out shot towards short cover, edged!! and flies straight to Mitchell Starc, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Finn Allen.
1
5.2
Adam Zampa to Mark Chapman, 1 run, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
1
5.3
Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
5.4
Adam Zampa to Mark Chapman, 1 run, An accurately pitched googly on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
5.5
Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot Ball !! googly, full length, on the off stump, and Glenn Phillips hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
4
5.6
Adam Zampa to Glenn Phillips, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 6 (7 runs)
Glenn Phillips 20 (13)
Mark Chapman 2 (2)
New Zealand 58/3
Adam Zampa 2-0-20-1
Nathan Ellis 1-0-5-0
1lb
6.1
Spencer Johnson to Mark Chapman, 1 leg bye, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
1
6.2
Spencer Johnson to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an bouncer delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
2
6.3
Spencer Johnson to Mark Chapman, 2 runs, Mark Chapman goes back to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
1wd
6.4
Spencer Johnson to Mark Chapman, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Mark Chapman no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1
6.4
Spencer Johnson to Mark Chapman, 1 run, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
1
6.5
Spencer Johnson to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched bouncer on the stumps, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
6.6
Spencer Johnson to Mark Chapman, 1 run, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 7 (8 runs)
Mark Chapman 6 (6)
Glenn Phillips 22 (15)
New Zealand 66/3
Spencer Johnson 2-0-10-1
Adam Zampa 2-0-20-1
4
7.1
Mitchell Starc to Mark Chapman, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Mark Chapman hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
7.2
Mitchell Starc to Mark Chapman, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
1lb
7.3
Mitchell Starc to Mark Chapman, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease, aims to play defensive shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
0
7.4
Mitchell Starc to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Mitchell Starc sends down a sharp delivery, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
0
7.5
Mitchell Starc to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Mitchell Starc sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
4
7.6
Mitchell Starc to Glenn Phillips, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 8 (9 runs)
Glenn Phillips 26 (18)
Mark Chapman 10 (9)
New Zealand 75/3
Mitchell Starc 2-0-15-0
Spencer Johnson 2-0-10-1
0
8.1
Nathan Ellis to Mark Chapman, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Mark Chapman hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1b
8.2
Nathan Ellis to Mark Chapman, 1 bye, Bye !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease, tries to swat it, but sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 1 runs off bye.
1
8.3
Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
1b
8.4
Nathan Ellis to Mark Chapman, 1 bye, Bye !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but evades the batter. They are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.
4
8.5
Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps. Glenn Phillips goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
8.6
Nathan Ellis to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.
End of over 9 (8 runs)
Glenn Phillips 32 (21)
Mark Chapman 10 (12)
New Zealand 83/3
Nathan Ellis 2-0-11-0
Mitchell Starc 2-0-15-0
6
9.1
Matthew Short to Glenn Phillips, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
1
9.2
Matthew Short to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
9.3
Matthew Short to Mark Chapman, 1 run, Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed punch off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
1
9.4
Matthew Short to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an carrom ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
2
9.5
Matthew Short to Mark Chapman, 2 runs, Mark Chapman goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
4
9.6
Matthew Short to Mark Chapman, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Mark Chapman hangs in the crease and tries drive, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 10 (15 runs)
Mark Chapman 17 (15)
Glenn Phillips 40 (24)
New Zealand 98/3
Matthew Short 2-0-33-1
Nathan Ellis 2-0-11-0