Marsh ton powers Australia to T20 series win over New Zealand | Sports

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, Oct 4, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Captain Mitchell Marshscored a sparkling maiden Twenty20 century to steer Australia to a three-wicket win in the third and final match against New Zealand on Saturday,sealing a 2-0 series victory. Opener Marsh completely dominated the run chase, hitting an unbeaten 103 off52 balls as the tourists reached 160-7 with two overs to spare after NewZealand posted 156-9 at Bay Oval. The 33-year-old played with a mix of power and patience as wickets fellaround him, striking eight fours and seven sixes while defying the cold, dampevening conditions in Mount Maunganui. Marsh's century was raised from the first ball of the 18th over, reachingthree figures for the first time in 76 T20 internationals....