New Zealand thrashed Australia by 8 runs in the 17th match of World Twenty20 Super10 Group 2 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium at Dharamsala in India on Friday. Chasing 143, Australia scored 134 runs by losing 9 wickets in stipulated 20 overs. Earlier, New Zealand set a 142 runs after winning the toss. Though Aussies enjoyed a brisk start with Khwaja firing on all cylinders, New Zealand bowlers struck back with vengeance and didn’t allow any partnership to take the match away from them. For Kiwis, McClenaghan was the most successful bowler with three late wickets for 17 in three overs. Santner and Anderson took two each. McClenaghan was the player of the match.
