In Pics: Agar and Maxwell heroics help Australia win third T20 over NZ
Australia finally managed to post a win over New Zealand in the ongoing five-match T20 series, defeating the hosts by 64 runs in the third game at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday (March 3). Glenn Maxwell smashed 70 off just 31 balls while skipper Aaron Finch returned to form, scoring 69 off 44 balls to help the visitors post a massive 208/4 after batting first. Left-arm Ashton Agar derailed the New Zealand chase, claiming 6/30 in his four overs -- the fifth-best bowling figures in T20 international history to help bundle out the Kiwis for 144.
Glenn Maxwell explodes in Wellington
Glenn Maxwell smashes a boundary during his 70-run knock in the third T20 against New Zealand in Wellington. Maxwell, who was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a whopping Rs 14.25 crore, smashed 40 runs in his last 11 balls en route to score 70 off 31 balls with five sixes. (Source: Twitter)