Steve Smith Leads Australia to 68-Run Win Over New Zealand
Steve Smith hit a record-breaking century and took two superb catches as Australia beat New Zealand by 68 runs in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy ODI opener in Sydney on Sunday Dec 04,2016
Steve Smith's knock, the seventh highest by an Australian in a ODI, surpassed South Africa's AB de Villers 162 at the same ground in the 2015 ICC World Cup
It was also the joint-highest by an Australia captain. Ricky Ponting also made 164 against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2006
The Australia skipper smashed 164, the highest ODI score at the Sydney Cricket Ground, to lead Australia to 324 for eight.
Man of the match Steve Smith struck 14 fours and four sixes in his seventh ODI century after winning the toss to give the Black Caps a tough target to chase down.
The Kiwis were dismissed for 256 in 44.2 overs.
NZ Opener Martin Guptill raised his 11th ODI century with a six off Marsh over long-on off 93 balls and was his side's major hope of reeling in Australia's huge target.
Scorecard
Australia 324/8 in 50 Overs
New Zealand 256/10 in 44.2 Overs(Target 325 Runs)
Match Result - Australia won by 68 Runs
MOM - Steve Smith (Australia)for his 164(157 Balls 4x14 and 6x4)
Series Result - Australia led the 3-Match ODI Series 1-0
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