New Zealand beats Australia by seven wickets to claim the T20I series 3-2

Australia has fallen at the final hurdle in their T20 tour of New Zealand, roaring back from 0-2 down in the series only to lose Sunday’s decider by seven wickets.

Master blaster Martin Guptill powered the Black Caps past Australia’s 8-142, which always looked short of a competitive total.

Guptill smashed three sixes off one Adam Zampa over — including one out of the stadium and onto the roof of Wellington’s “cake tin” — on his way to a thumping 71.

Conway, elevated to open the batting at Tim Seifert’s expense, helped the pair notch a century partnership with his own 36.

Riley Meredith gave Australia hope when he removed Conway and had captain Kane Williamson trapped lbw next ball.

In Meredith’s next over, Guptill asserted his authority…