Mitch Marsh's first T20I century has propelled the Australian men's cricket team to a stunning three-wicket win over New Zealand.

Marsh, Australia's touring captain, played a lone hand in chasing down the Black Caps's 9-156 with an unbeaten 103 from 52 balls at Tauranga's Bay Oval on Saturday evening.

Only two other batters — Mitch Owen (14) and Sean Abbott (13 not out) — reached double figures, as Marsh carried Australia home with two overs to spare.

Marsh hit seven sixes and eight fours in his eighth century for Australia across the three formats, 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, with Friday's sec

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