DUBAI: Mitchell Marsh and David Warner combined well to help Australia beat New Zealand by eight wickets to win the ICC T20 World Cup for the first time on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium.
Australia won the cup when Warner and Marsh made the run-chase too simple for them. The two hitters kept their cool and scored 92 runs, setting the tone for Australia’s 173-run chase.
Warner scored 53 runs off 38 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes, while Marsh was unbeaten on 77 runs, with six boundaries and four sixes.
Marsh and Maxwell (28*) later added 66 runs to help Australia cross the finish line.
Trent Boult was New Zealand’s lone wicket-taker. He took two wickets for a total of 18 runs.
Kane Williamson had earlier led New Zealand to a 172-4 total in 20 overs against Australia in the blockbuster match.
New Zealand’s skipper got off to a shaky start, joining the squad after Daryl Mitchell was dismissed for 28 runs. The right-handed batsman maintained his composure while keeping the scoreboard ticking over.
Later on, he grabbed command and advanced his innings, scoring 85 runs in 48 balls with 10 boundaries and three sixes. Martin Guptill provided excellent assistance, scoring 28 runs off 35 balls, including three boundaries.
Glenn Phillips finished with 18 points, including a boundary and six runs.
Josh Hazlewood took three wickets for Australia, while Adam Zampa took one.
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