Australia Beat New Zealand by Six Wickets in 1st T20I 2024; Tim David Hits Four off the Last Ball To Help Aussies Win Thriller
Earlier, New Zealand posted a huge total on the board, riding on Rachin Ravindra's 35-ball 68 and Devon Conway's 63 off 46 deliveries. With this win, Australia have obtained a 1-0 lead in the series.
Tim David hit the last ball for a four as Australia defeated New Zealand by six wickets in a thrilling 1st T20I, on Wednesday, February 21. Chasing a massive 216 to win, Australia lost wickets but kept the runs flowing. Captain Mitchell Marsh starred with 72 runs off 44 balls in this chase while there were significant cameos from Travis Head (24 off 15), David Warner (32 off 20) and also Glenn Maxwell (25 off 11 balls). David stole the show in the end, scoring 31 runs off just 10 balls with three sixes and two fours. For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner took two wickets but Lockie Fergusion turned out to be the most economical bowler, finishing with figures of 1/23 in four overs in a high-scoring match.
New Zealand vs Australia 1st T20I 2024 Result
HE'S DONE IT!
TIM DAVID HITS A FOUR OFF THE FINAL BALL TO WIN!
WHAT A GAME, WHAT A FINISH#NZvAUS
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 21, 2024
Watch Tim David Hit Last Ball for a Four:
The Final ball of the #NZvAUS #NZvsAUS T20i thriller! Tim David dispatching the final ball to the boundary helping Australia win the First T20i of the series pic.twitter.com/QCZKjPJ4DY
— Aniket😃 (@95off104) February 21, 2024
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