Mitch Marsh’s first Twenty20 international century has inspired Australia to a stunning two-wicket win over New Zealand.

The touring captain played a lone hand in chasing down the Black Caps’ 9-156 Mount Maunganui with a glorious unbeaten 103 from 52 balls.

Only two other batters – Mitch Owen and Sean Abbott – reached double figures as Marsh carried Australia home with two overs to spare.

Marsh whacked seven sixes and eight fours in his eighth hundred for Australia, adding to his four ODI and three Test tons.

James Neesham’s 4-26 gave the Black Caps a fighting chance of squaring the series after Australia had already retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

Australia took the series 2-0 after Friday’s second match was washed out.

Wet weather continued to hover on Saturday, with the start

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