Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the opening match of the first t20 international between New Zealand national cricket team vs Australian Men’s cricket Timeline held at Mount Maunganui on October 1, 2025.
Australia beat New Zealand emphatically by 6 wickets and take a 1-0 lead.
New Zealand national cricket team vs Australian Men’s cricket Timeline first T20I October 2025
Australia win the toss and elect to field first.
New Zealand slump to 6/3, before Tim Robinson and Daryl Mitchell steady the ship and add 92, before Matthew Short removes the latter for 34.
Tim Robinson scores a maiden T20 century.
Bevon Jacobs contribution towards the end takes New Zealand to 181/6 in their 20 overs.
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head start quickly in the chase and add 67, before the latter departs for a breezy 31.
Marsh and Matthew Short add 68, before the latter is trapped leg before wicket by Kyle Jamieson for 29.
Skipper Marsh scores a quickfire 43 ball-85.
Tim David remains unbeaten on 21, as Australia win by 6 wickets and 21 balls to spare.
Australia 185/4 in 16.3 overs beat New Zealand 181/6 in 20 overs.
Player of the match- Mitchell Marsh
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