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AUS defeat NZ by 72 runs, clinch T20 series 2-0

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Nz vs Aus, Australian clinched the T20 international series against New Zealand on Friday as they defeated the Kiwis by 72 runs in the second T20.
Travis Head and Pat Cummins played a wonderful innings with the bat while spinner Adam Zampa dominated with the ball.
New Zealand won the toss and has opted to bowl first. The second T2O International match of the 3-T20 match series will be played today i.e. on 23 February in Auckland.
The three-match series is the last for both teams before the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies in June. In the first match, Tim David hit a four off the last ball to give Australia a nail-biting six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Twenty20 international in Wellington.
Having been set 216 to win, Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh hammered 72 off 44 balls before batting partner David (31 not out) sealed a thrilling last-gasp victory. The last match will alo be played in Auckland at the Eden Park.

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