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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

New Zealand's Brendon McCullum Retires From ODI's Monday February 08,2016

Brendon McCullum retires from ODI cricket with a victory after New Zealand dominate rivals Australia by winnign the 3- Match ODI Series 2-1

Sir Richard Hadlee (right) presents the Chappell-Hadlee trophy to New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum


Brendon McCullum bowed out of one-day internationals with a win as New Zealand beat Australia by 55 runs in the 3rd ODI at Hamilton on Monday Feb 08,2016  to win the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
 The New Zealand players celebrate after their ODI series victory over Australia in Hamilton
The Black Caps skipper, one of the most destructive hitters in the game, was playing in his 260th and final ODI and signs off with 6083 runs and five centuries.

New Zealand were bowled out for a below-par 246, with McCullum contributing a typically rapid 47, 
McCullum smashed 47 off just 27 balls, clearing the boundary three times while also hitting six fours
but Australia could not take advantage and Usman Khawaja top-scored with 44 as they were skittled for 191

The Australia players gave the 34-year-old a guard of honour following his dismissal at Seddon Park
The Australia players gave the 34-year-old a guard of honour following his dismissal at Seddon Park 

Scorecard
New Zealand 246 all out (45.3 overs): Guptill 50, McCullum 47, M Marsh 3-34
Australia 191 all out (43.4 overs): Khawaja 44, M Marsh 41, Henry 3-60
New Zealand won by 55 runs    

Brendon McCullum
ODI Debut Vs Australia on January 17,2002
Last ODI Vs Australia on February 08,2016
ODI's -260
Runs    6083
Top Score 166
100's    05
50's     31
Average 30.30

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