SaralnamaNew Zealand faces Australia in the 2nd T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The Kiwis hope to level the series after losing the first match. Australia won by 6 wickets with 21 balls left in the opener. Tim Robinson's 106 not out wasn't enough as NZ posted 181/6. Mitchell Marsh's 85 off 43 balls led Australia's chase. Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa bowled well for Australia. The pitch favors batters who get set. Rain may affect the match, making chasing the preferred choice after winning the toss. (Updated 2 Oct 2025, 16:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- New Zealand faces Australia in the 2nd T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- The Kiwis hope to level the series after losing the first match
- Australia won by 6 wickets with 21 balls left in the opener