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Warner, Marsh inspire Aussie win against Kiwis

Australia lost six wickets as they chased down New Zealand's 281 for 9 with 21 balls to spare.

Wellington (New Zealand): Australia, propped up by 98 from David Warner, held their nerve to beat New Zealand by four wickets to win the second ODI in Wellington on Saturday and send the series to a decider.

After Warner’s dismissal, Australia were still 90 runs short of their target with an unbeaten 69 from Mitchell Marsh and John Hastings not out 48, getting them over the line.

Warner was nudging his sixth ODI century when he was undone by New Zealand’s match ace Mitchell Santner, but by then he had done enough to ensure the world champions were in a dominant position.

Australia lost six wickets as they chased down New Zealand’s 281 for 9 with 21 balls to spare.

After New Zealand won the first match by 159 runs, the series will now go to a decider in Hamilton on Monday.

Brief scores

New Zealand 281/9 in 50 overs (K. Williamson 60, M. Santner 45, J. Hazlewood 3/61) lost to Australia 283/6 in 46.3 overs (D. Warner 98, M. Marsh 69 n.o., M. Santner 3/47).

( Source : AFP )
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