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Australia have won the second ODI against New Zealand by 4 wickets and head into game 3 at 1-1, with the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy up for grabs in Hamilton.
REPORT: MITCH MARSH DELIVERS ODI WIN
The game looked to be a close one. New Zealand put up a score of 281 with their innings giving Australia a serious chance at victory, but the home side suddenly looked to be in the box seat when they took Steve Smith, George Bailey and Glenn Maxwell for a combined eight runs.
However a partnership of Mitch Marsh (69 not out) and John Hastings (48 not out) proved to be just what Australia needed to close the match out and level the series.
Final score
New Zealand 9/281
Australia 6/283
Australia are looking to recover their pride after a humiliating loss to New Zealand in the opening game of this three-match series. Join The Roar for all the action from 12 midday (AEDT).
This tour was always going to be a test for the Australian side. The first match of this series saw the Aussies cop an absolute hiding, all out within 25 over to lose by 159 runs. Inexperience and lack of exposure to swinging conditions was evident.
The media responded with shock, given how comprehensively Australia won the most recent Test series. Selections were blamed, namely the omission of Usman Khawaja, as the primary reason for the loss. But blaming selectors is easy, the truth is Australia had a good batting line-up that just couldn’t handle the conditions.
More from Game 1:
» Scorecard: New Zealand vs Australia first ODI
» The Liebke Ratings: New Zealand versus Australia first ODI
» New Zealand vs Australia highlights: Kiwis dominate hapless Aussie batting line up
» View Game 1 highlights on The Roar TV
A public dispute between George Bailey and David Warner has emerged regarding Warner’s failure to review his LBW decision. Irrespective of what actually happened, both players should have kept their mouths shut; hopefully the return of Darren Lehmann will stop this disunity. Whichever player you believe, team spats played out in the media is never a good look.
The players today are Khawaja and debutant Adam Zampa. Odds are even between both sides, possibly because of the inclusion of Usman, who is in red-hot form. Here’s hoping Zampa plays well too.
Prediction
Even with the changes to the Aussie side, I’m backing the Black Caps for a comfortable win.
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