Australia cruise to 72-run T20 win over New Zealand and retain Chappell-Hadlee Trophy

Josh Hazlewood leads superb bowling effort at Eden ParkAustralia posted 174 with Travis Head’s 45 the star turn

Australia have retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after a superb bowling effort, defending 174 for a 72-run win at Eden Park to clinch the three-game T20 series.

Sent in by Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner, Australia’s batting effort appeared well under par for the diminutive Auckland ground.

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