In a rain-affected encounter, Australia sealed a comprehensive victory hosts New Zealand, successfully completing a clean sweep of the three-match series.
Matthew Wade-led the side brilliantly as New Zealand fell short by 27 runs at Eden Park.
Despite repeated interruptions by rain, Australia managed to post a challenging total of 118 runs for four wickets in just 10.4 overs. Travis Head was the top scorer for Australia with 33 runs from 30 balls before being caught by Ish Sodhi off Mitchell Santner’s bowling.
Travis Head top scored for Australia with 33 runs from 30 balls before he was caught by Ish Sodhi off Mitchell Santner’s bowling and New Zealand were set a target of 126 runs in 10 overs.
Opener Will Young fell in the second over, and with Tim Seifert and Finn Allen joining him in the pavilion soon, New Zealand’s cause was all but lost.
Glenn Phillips smashed 40 not out off 24 balls but it was not enough in the end.
The bilateral series was the last international outing for both teams prior to the start of the Indian Premier League next month and June’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States.