Finn Allen smashed the ball all around the ground to get New Zealand off to a flying start in the first four overs. They crossed 50 in just under four overs and fell only to a beautiful yorker from Josh Hazlewood. Since then, it has been Devon Conway all the way as he made up for Kane Williamson's struggles.

Australia skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl first. As soon as Allen was bowled by Josh Hazlewood, New Zealand's scoring rate dipped. A slow start from Kane Williamson could not the Black Caps'