Overview

• Play at Mount Maunganui started about an hour late and was reduced to 18 overs per side, with Australia sent in after losing the toss, PerthNow reported.
• Australia made one change from game one, bringing in Sean Abbott for Ben Dwarshuis, while New Zealand added Jimmy Neesham, Ish Sodhi and Ben Sears to their attack.
• Australia lead the three-match series 1-0 after a six-wicket chase in the opener, driven by Mitchell Marsh’s 85 off 43.
• Tim Robinson’s unbeaten 106 for New Zealand in the first T20I set up 181/6, but the hosts were overpowered on a batting-friendly Bay Oval surface.
• Viewers in India can watch on Sony Sports Network with streaming on SonyLIV and Amazon Prime Video, while Fox Cricket and Kayo carry the game in Australia.