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06-Dec-2016 10:50:00 GMT
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Canberra

Warner, Cummins help Australia to Seal Series

Canberra: Australia thrashed New Zealand by 80 runs in the second ODI at Manuka Oval, Canberra on Tuesday, sealing the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy 2-0.

To chase 379-run to win, New Zealand could score as many as 262 all-out.

Josh Hazlewood yet again made early inroads, dismissing Tom Latham for 4. All the same, Martin Guptill fired on all cylinders and marched aggressively towards the target. But this time, he failed to emulate what he did in the previous match, scoring 45 off 33 inclusive of 7 fours and a six.

However, captain Kane Williamson tried to take his team out of the woods but could not make amends against Australia's disciplined bowling effort.

Meanwhile, all-rounder James Neesham scored a staggering 74 and added 125 runs for the third wicket with his captain. He blasted 4 fours and two sixes, but ended up being on the losing side.

Pat Cummins picked up the bowler for Australia, he picked up four wickets for 41. Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc all put in strong stints, while Head's part-time off spin was frugal. All-round James Faulkner also picked up two wickets, he was dropped the first ODI at SCG.

Earlier, David Warner hit his sixth one-day century of the year to lead Australia to an imposing 378 for five after being sent into bat by New Zealand.

Warner smashed 119 off 115 balls to lead a bevy of big scores by the Australians at the bat-friendly Manuka Oval.

Skipper Steve Smith hit 72 off 76 balls, newcomer Travis Head plundered 57 off 32 balls and Mitchell Marsh bludgeoned seven sixes in a unbeaten 76 off just 40 balls to give the Black Caps a hefty target to chase down under lights in the evening session.

The pugnacious Warner raised his 10th ODI century off 101 balls to continue his outstanding form with the white ball.

It was his third ton in his last five ODI innings and his first against New Zealand.

Only three other Australian batsmen have scored more hundreds in ODIs -- Ricky Ponting (30), Mark Waugh (18) and Adam Gilchrist (16).

Aaron Finch, dropped two balls before by wicketkeeper BJ Watling, was bowled attempting to sweep spinner Santner for 19 in the 13th over, ending a 68-run opening stand with Warner.

Australia made one change, bringing in all-rounder James Faulkner for leg-spinner Adam Zampa, while there was still no place for Glenn Maxwell.

New Zealand brought back experienced paceman Southee for Lockie Ferguson.

Brief scores
Australia -
5 for 378 (Warner 119, Marsh 76*, Smith 72, Head 57)
New Zealand - 262 (Williamson 81, Neesham 74, Cummins 4-41)
Result - Australia won by 116 runs
MOM - David Warner (Australia)


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