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New Zealand claim last-ball win over Australia to level series

(UTVNEWS | COLOMBO) – New Zealand produced a thrilling last-ball victory to beat Australia by four wickets and level the three-match Twenty20 series at 1-1.

Needing three from the final ball of the match in their chase of 130, Maddy Green under edged Nicola Carey for four to secure a fine win.

Opener Frances Mackay’s 46 from 39 balls had paved the way for the White Ferns, who were missing captain Sophie Devine through illness.

Australia had earlier posted 129-4.

World champions Australia, who won the opening match by six wickets, have not lost a T20 series since 2017.

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