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NZ Vs AUS, 2nd T20I: Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins Hand Australia A 72-Run Over New Zealand - In Pics

Adam Zampa took 4-34 as Australia rolled New Zealand for 102 in 17 overs to win the second T20I by 72 runs and take an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The Australians will head towards the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States in June with more confidence after a comprehensive series win over New Zealand which is the world’s second-ranked team. Australia won the first match by six wickets with a four off the last ball and the third match between the teams is at Eden Park on Sunday.

Australia vs New Zealand T20 Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

Australian bowler Adam Zampa is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. ()

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Australia vs New Zealand T20 Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Adam Milne is out bowled during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand

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Australia vs New Zealand T20 Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips bats during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand

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Australia vs New Zealand T20 Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Finn Allen is bowled by Josh Hazelwood during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Australia's Pat Cummins bats during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Australia vs New Zealand T20 Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

Australia's Nathan Ellis bats during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Australia vs New Zealand T20 Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Mark Chapman, left, congratulates teammate Trent Boult after he took a catch to dismiss Australia's Glenn Maxwell during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Australia vs New Zealand T20 Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Mark Chapman drops a catch to dismiss Australia's Mitchell Marsh during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Australia vs New Zealand T20 Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

Australia's Mitchell Marsh bats during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Australia vs New Zealand T20 Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

Australia's Travis Head bats during the T20 cricket international between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.