Australia sweep series against New Zealand with 27-run victory | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: Australia completed a clean sweep of the T20I series against New Zealand with a 27-run victory in a rain-shortened third Twenty20 match in Auckland on Sunday.After Australia set a target of 126 off 10 overs, under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, New Zealand managed 98/3 in their chase, falling short despite Glenn Phillips' unbeaten knock of 40 off 24 balls.SCORECARD: New Zealand vs Australia 3rd T20IAustralian pace bowler Spencer Johnson made an impressive debut in the series, claiming figures of 1-10 off his two overs.Rain interruptions affected Australia's innings, which saw them post 118/4 from 10.4 overs after being asked to bat first at Eden Park. Travis Head top-scored with 33 off 30 balls, while Matthew Short and Glenn Maxwell provided quick runs with 27 off 11 balls...