NZ vs Australia 1st T20: Devon Conway blast floors Aussies in first game
New Zealand batsman Devon Conway blazed a sensation unbeaten 99 off 59 balls to help the Kiwis recover from 19/3 to post 184 and eventually hammer Australia by 53 runs in the first T20 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday (February 22). Chasing 185 to win, Aaron Finch's side could never recover from slipping to 19/4 and were eventually bowled out for 131 with leg-spinner Ish Sodhi picking up 4/28. Here we sum up the first T20 between New Zealand and Australia in a collection of pictures.
New Zealand team
New Zealand team celebrates after their 53-run win over Australia in the first T20 in Christchurch. New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi then made a major contribution, removing Marsh (45), Stoinis (8), Ashton Agar (23) and Sams to finish with 4-28. Agar and Sams fell within two balls to catches taken by Kyle Jamieson behind square. (Source: Twitter)