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Australia vs New Zealand 2025 3rd T20I Full Commentary
Result · Oct 04 2025, Sat - 11:45 AM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND156/9
AUSTRALIA160/7
Australia won by 3 wickets
CRR:8.89
Player Of The Match
Player Of The Match
Marcus Stoinis to Ish Sodhi. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Bartlett. New Zealand's innings comes to an end, and they've posted a respectable total on the board. Tim Seifert top-scored with 48, while James Neesham added a crucial 25 off just 18 deliveries. The skipper, Michael Bracewell, chipped in with a steady 26 off 22 balls. For Australia, Sean Abbott was the standout bowler with three wickets, while Xavier Bartlett and Josh Hazlewood claimed two wickets each. Stay tuned as we return shortly for the run chase.
Marcus Stoinis to Jacob Duffy. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by David.
Marcus Stoinis to Ish Sodhi. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Abbott.
Marcus Stoinis to Ish Sodhi. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
SIX! Marcus Stoinis to Ish Sodhi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
Marcus Stoinis to Ish Sodhi. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
OUT! Bowled. Sean Abbott to Ben Sears. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed. Timber.
Sean Abbott to Ish Sodhi. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, dropped catch by Marsh.
Sean Abbott to Ish Sodhi. Seaming away length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
OUT! Caught. Sean Abbott to Matt Henry. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket, caught by Stoinis. Another wicket goes for New Zealand, Stoinis takes a good high catch to dismiss Henry.
Sean Abbott to Matt Henry. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Sean Abbott to Matt Henry. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Short.
Adam Zampa to Ben Sears. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Marsh.
OUT! Caught. Adam Zampa to Michael Bracewell. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Short. Skipper Departs.
Adam Zampa to Matt Henry. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Owen.
Adam Zampa to Matt Henry. Leg spinner length ball, wide outside off stump backing away cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Adam Zampa to Matt Henry. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by David.
Adam Zampa to Michael Bracewell. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Short.
Xavier Bartlett to Michael Bracewell. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Owen.
Xavier Bartlett to Matt Henry. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.
Xavier Bartlett to Matt Henry. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
OUT! Caught. Xavier Bartlett to James Neesham. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Abbott. New Zealand lost their 6th wicket. Bartlett makes a good catch by dismissing Neesham.
FOUR! Xavier Bartlett to James Neesham. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Xavier Bartlett to James Neesham. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Sean Abbott to Michael Bracewell. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Short, fielded by David.
APPEAL! Sean Abbott to James Neesham. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg moves in front Scoop, missed to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Carey, appeal made for L.B.W. Appeal made for LBW, umpire says not out.
Sean Abbott to James Neesham. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, inside edge for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Wide Sean Abbott to James Neesham. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Carey.
Sean Abbott to Michael Bracewell. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bartlett.
Sean Abbott to James Neesham. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by David.
FOUR! Jacob Duffy to Sean Abbott. Length ball, outside off stump no foot movement driving, well timed past deep point for 4 runs. That brings us to the end of the match, with Australia successfully chasing down the target with three wickets remaining. The Australian captain played exceptionally well, scoring a century and single-handedly leading his team to victory. For New Zealand, James Neesham bowled brilliantly taking four wickets, along with Jacob Duffy who claimed two wickets, but it wasn't enough to secure the win for the home side. Mitchell Marsh receives both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series award.
Jacob Duffy to Mitchell Marsh. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Jacob Duffy to Sean Abbott. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sears.
Jacob Duffy to Sean Abbott. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Neesham.
Jacob Duffy to Mitchell Marsh. Half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
Jacob Duffy to Mitchell Marsh. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Sears.
James Neesham to Sean Abbott. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Robinson.
FOUR! James Neesham to Sean Abbott. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep backward square leg for 4 runs.
James Neesham to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
SIX! James Neesham to Mitchell Marsh. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
James Neesham to Sean Abbott. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Chapman.
James Neesham to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump down the track driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Jacob Duffy to Mitchell Marsh. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Sears.
Jacob Duffy to Sean Abbott. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
OUT! Caught. Jacob Duffy to Xavier Bartlett. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Robinson. Australia lost another one, and Xavier Bartlett departs.
Jacob Duffy to Xavier Bartlett. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, dropped catch by Sodhi.
Jacob Duffy to Xavier Bartlett. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs.
Jacob Duffy to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Sodhi.
Ben Sears to Xavier Bartlett. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Ben Sears to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Sodhi.
SIX! Ben Sears to Mitchell Marsh. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! Ben Sears to Mitchell Marsh. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep point for 4 runs.
Ben Sears to Mitchell Marsh. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
FOUR! Ben Sears to Mitchell Marsh. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Marsh. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Marsh. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge back to bowler for no runs.
Michael Bracewell to Xavier Bartlett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Mitchell.
Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Marsh. Off break half volley, to leg on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Robinson.
Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Marsh. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Seifert.
FOUR! Michael Bracewell to Mitchell Marsh. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs.