Australia celebrate with the Chappell-Hadlee trophy after winning the T20I series against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui on Saturday- AFP MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, Oct 04 (AFP): Captain Mitchell Marsh scored a sparkling maiden Twenty20 century to steer Australia to a three- wicket win in the third and final match against New Zealand on Saturday, sealing a 2-0 series victory.
Opener Marsh completely dominated the run chase, hitting an unbeaten 103 off 52 balls as the tourists reached 160-7 with two overs to spare after New Zealand posted 156-9 at Bay Oval.
The 33-year-old played with a mix of power and patience as wickets fell around him, striking eight fours and seven sixes while defying the cold, damp evening conditions in Mount Maunganui.
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