Aus vs NZ

Australia's woes in the top order have resurfaced one again, with Josh Inglis (10) and Aaron Finch (5) departing early as New Zealand made a strong start in ...

“Having said that, I think there is something in it for bowlers all-long match. It’s been a good ride and I wouldn’t change it for anything.” “He moved his second slip out to a floating gully which means with this shot Inglis had to try hit the ball hard and not guide it down. “They’re looking to hit some early boundaries off Lockie Ferguson. Can they get hold of Lockie Ferguson?” We’ll just make use of it first up to try and put the ball in the right areas.” New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first, with captain Kane Williamson telling Fox Cricket his side is still “trying to get familiar with the surface”. Speaking to Fox Cricket ahead of Sunday’s game, Finch had said he was “very comfortable” with the decision to retire from the ODI format and was hoping to go off on a high note. O’Keeffe said it was a “roll of the dice” putting Ferguson in and that it gave Smith and Labuschagne a chance to strike. “It’s time for someone else to take the team in a new direction, in the direction they want to go in. Watch Australia v New Zealand. “He’s either going to be blistering and be a strike bowler economically or he’s going to leak,” O’Keeffe said.

Australia takes an unassailable 2-0 ODI series lead into the final match against New Zealand in Cairns, but there are still plenty of issues to be ironed ...

Steve Smith made 105, his 12th ODI century, to help Australia overcome a sluggish start and post a competitive 267-5 on a slow track in Cairns. | Cricket.

Also get updates on [Asia Cup 2022](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/asia-cup). Steve Smith made 105, his 12th ODI century, to help Australia overcome a sluggish start and post a competitive 267-5 on a slow track in Cairns. New Zealand got off to a strong start in their chase but Smith took a low catch to send back Devon Conway (21) and break the opening stand. Smith hit 11 fours and a six before falling to Mitchell Santner in the 45th over trying to accelerate after taking Australia past the 200-mark. Smith added 118 runs with Marnus Labuschagne (52) to steady the innings and 63 more in quick time with Alex Carey to drag Australia back into the contest. Australia beat New Zealand by 25 runs in the third one-day international on Sunday to complete a 3-0 series sweep and give captain Aaron Finch a winning farewell in his final 50-overs appearance.

Steve Smith smashed 105 runs off 131 balls to help Australia win the third and final ODI by 25 runs as they completed a 3-0 clean sweep over the Kiwis.

Then, Australia's bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc's 3/60, put in a collective, spirited effort to thwart a challenge from New Zealand's middle-order and bowl out the visitors for 242. Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bowl, after which they were able to pick up a couple of early wickets. Earlier on Saturday, Finch announced his intentions to retire from the ODI format, amidst his string of low scores with the bat.