Australia scored a winning century by defeating New Zealand on its own soil

Australia defeated New Zealand in the last match of the T20 series. Also, the Australian team defeated New Zealand in its own home. Australia won the final match in Auckland to win the series 3–0 and lift the Chappell–Hadlee Trophy. This win was Australia's 100th win in the T-20 format. Australia has been successful in winning the series in New Zealand after 19 years. The match was also hampered by rain due to which the overs had to be reduced. Keeping the Test series in mind, both the teams have rested their key players. The Australian team, which came to bat first, was troubled by continuous rain. The team scored 67 runs after losing two wickets in the power play.

Kangaroos scored 118 runs in 10.4 overs and Travis Head scored 33 runs in 30 balls. In this innings he hit five fours and one six. Apart from this, Matthew Short scored 27 runs in 11 balls. This innings included three sixes. Adam Milne, Ben Sears, Mitchell Santner and Josh Clarkson took 1-1 wicket for New Zealand. After this, under the Duckworth-Lewis system, New Zealand was given a target of 126 runs in 10 overs. However, the hosts were already under pressure. Will Young was out after scoring 14 runs. After this, Tim Seifert also returned to the pavilion after losing two wickets. Finn Allen was dismissed by Adam Zampa. Glenn Phillip scored the highest 40 runs for New Zealand. Matthew Short was named Player of the Match and Mitchell Marsh was named Player of the Series.