England v South Africa series review: 3 takeaways
England eased to victory over South Africa in the third Test at The Oval on Monday to complete a remarkable 2-1 series win in just over two days of action.
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New Zealand leave Australia frustrated again
MELBOURNE : A despondent New Zealand face a period of introspection on home soil after a stinging white-ball series loss against Australia rocked the Black Caps' confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Australia's Finch ends ODI career with win on back of Smith century
A Steve Smith century helped give retiring Australia skipper Aaron Finch a winning send-off Sunday with a 25-run victory in the final one-day international against New Zealand at Cairns.
Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Steve Smith Stars With Ton As Australia Beat New Zealand In Finch's ODI Swansong
A Steve Smith century helped give retiring Australia skipper Aaron Finch a winning send-off Sunday with a 25-run victory in the final one-day international against New Zealand at Cairns. Chasing the home team's 267-5, built on the back of Smith's masterful 105, the Blacks Caps were all out for 242 in the last over with Mitchell Starc taking 3-60. It capped a disappointing Chappell-Hadlee series for the visitors. Australia won the opening game by two wickets before a 113-run thrashing of the Black Caps in the second.
Aus vs NZ: Australia sweep ODI series against New Zealand in Aaron Finch farewell
Aaron Finch a winning farewell in his final 50-overs appearance. Steve Smith made 105, his 12th ODI century, to help Australia overcome a sluggish start and post a competitive 267-5 on a slow track in Cairns. New Zealand managed 242 in reply before being all out in 49.5 overs.
Watch: Steve Smith Shows Great Game Awareness, Slogs Jimmy Neesham Knowing Delivery Would Be No-Ball
Australia star batter Steve Smith scored his first ODI century in nearly two years, helping Australia post a total of 267 for five in 50 overs against New Zealand in the third and final ODI at the Cazaly Cricket Stadium in Cairns. Smith registered his 12th ODI ton, crafting a brilliant 105 off 131 balls. The former Australia captain's game awareness was also on display. In the 38th over, Smith hit Jimmy Neesham for a six over the square leg boundary.
Watch: Kane Williamson-Led New Zealand Gives Aaron Finch Guard Of Honour In His Final ODI
Before the first ball of the third and final ODI between Australia and New Zealand was bowled on Sunday, the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis decided to give Australia skipper Aaron Finch a "guard of honour" as the right-handed batter walked out to bat in his final ODI for the last time. On Saturday, Finch had announced that he would be retiring from the 50-over format after the match against New Zealand.
Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: New Zealand Opt To Bowl In Aaron Finch's Final ODI
Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: New Zealand won the toss and opted to field against Australia in the third and final ODI on Sunday. Australia will look to register a series sweep over New Zealand when they take the field for the third and final ODI. On Saturday, skipper Aaron Finch had announced that he would be retiring from the format after the final ODI against New Zealand so Australia would look to send him out on a high. Australia already have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after having won the first two ODIs. Finch has himself had a series to forget as he was dismissed cheaply so he would look to go out on a high. (LIVE SCORECARD)