NZ vs Australia 2nd T20: Guptill and Neesham show help Kiwis eke out win
New Zealand went 2-0 up in the T20 series against Australia with a hard-fought four-run win in Dunedin in the second T20 international on Thursday (February 25). Martin Guptill was the star of the show, hammering 97 off 50 balls and in the process becoming the batsman to hit the most sixes in T20 -- going past Rohit Sharma's record. NZ all-rounder smashed 45 off 16 balls with the bat and then bowled the final over to help his team defend 15 runs. Here are the top highlights from the action-packed second T20 match.
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It's exciting to play WTC final as it adds context to Test cricket: Kane Williamson
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Jan 06, 2021, 11:32 AM IST
These two Indian players are among West Indies great Brian Lara's best of morden era
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1st Test Day 2: Kane Williamson's 251 puts New Zealand on top against West Indies
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Dec 04, 2020, 12:51 PM IST
Kane Williamson, Tom Latham help New Zealand take Day 1 honours in 1st Test against West Indies
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Milestone man Harry Kane strikes late as Tottenham Hotspur win at West Brom
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Nov 09, 2020, 16:54 PM IST
IPL 2020: David Warner gives this impressive nickname to Kane Williamson after match-winning knock
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IPL 2020: Kane Williamson confirms he's available for SunRisers Hyderabad's next clash against Delhi Capitals
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Sep 27, 2020, 00:22 AM IST
Indian Premier League 2020: Great that tournament is going ahead, says Kane Williamson
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Sep 05, 2020, 20:02 PM IST
Born August 8, 1990: Kane Williamson, New Zealand skipper
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Aug 08, 2020, 16:49 PM IST
Cricket World Cup 2019 Rewind: Kane Williamson's ton guided New Zealand to dramatic win over South Africa
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Jun 19, 2020, 12:25 PM IST
Virat Kohli has married his ability to hunger and drive: Kane Williamson
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Fortunate to play against each other: Kane Williamson on Virat Kohli
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On this day in 2019, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor guided New Zealand to thrilling win over Bangladesh in World Cup tie
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Love our chats: Virat Kohli posts unseen picture with 'good man' Kane Williamson
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May 22, 2020, 12:17 PM IST
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New Zealand captains Kane Williamson, Sophie Devine win top honours
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Apr 30, 2020, 15:09 PM IST
Coronavirus: Lionel Messi calls health workers 'anonymous heroes'
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