Aussies Snatch Victory in Smashing Match at Wellington – By Michael Roberts
Item in ESPNcricinfo 21 February 2024
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh produced a powerful all-round performance before Tim David batted superbly at the death to complete a last-ball win over New Zealand in a high-scoring series opener in Wellington..
Mitchell Marsh’s 44-ball unbeaten 72 held the Australia chase together•Getty Images
Chasing 216 after Devon Conway emerged from a form slump with a half-century, Australia appeared on the brink of defeat despite Marsh’s effort. But David took over with 31 off 10 balls punctuated by a boundary through the leg-side off Tim Southee to seal Australia’s remarkable heist.