Tim David hit a four on the last ball of the match. Won against Australia

Tim David's four on the last ball played an important role in Australia's six-wicket victory over New Zealand in a thrilling match that lasted till the last over in the first T20 match. The New Zealand team, which won the toss and batted first, scored 215 runs for three wickets. In reply, Australia won by scoring 216 runs for four wickets on the last ball. Australia is leading 1-0 in the three-match series. Mitchell Marsh was named man of the match for his unbeaten 72 off 44 balls and taking one wicket for 21 runs.

Travis Head (24) and David Warner (32) started the attack for Australia. Australia needed 43 runs in the last 18 balls, Tim David scored unbeaten 31 runs in 10 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes to give victory to New Zealand. Maxwell contributed 25 runs on 11 balls. In New Zealand's innings, Devon Conway scored 63 runs on 46 balls and Richie scored 68 runs on 35 balls. Both of them made a partnership of 131 runs for the second wicket. This match became special for Maxwell and Tim Southee. Maxwell (104 matches) from Australia and Saudi (123 matches) from New Zealand achieved the achievement of playing the maximum number of T20 matches.