New Zealand survive Marcus Stoinis-Daniel Sams onslaught to earn 2-0 series lead
Martin Guptill returned to form with 97 while Jimmy Neesham had a key impact with bat and ball
25/02Result
2nd T20I, Australia tour of New Zealand at Dunedin, Feb 25 2021
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
215/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
25/02Result
2nd T20I, Australia tour of New Zealand at Dunedin, Feb 25 2021
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
215/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Kane Williamson feared match could escape from New Zealand
Martin Guptill said it was good to feel the "rhythm back" as he launched eight sixes in his 97
Stats - Martin Guptill surpasses Rohit Sharma for most sixes in T20Is
Also, a record seventh-wicket partnership among the statistical highlights from a high-scoring game in Dunedin
Preview
Australia's death bowling and top order in focus on Dunedin's T20I debut
New Zealand will hope for more from their top three but the middle order, led by Devon Conway, offers significant depth