Australian T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh completed 7,000 international runs and rewrote the record books with a maiden T20I century against New Zealand in the final match at Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

After Australia opted to bowl first, it was Tim Seifert (48 in 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and skipper Michael Bracewell (26 in 22 balls, with a four and a six) and James Neesham (25 in 18 balls, with two fours and two sixes) who took NZ to 156/9 in 20 overs. Sean Abott (3/25), Josh Hazlewood (2/26) were among the top bowlers for Australia. In the run-chase, while Neesham (4/26) and Jacob Duffy (2/29) wreaked havoc on Australia, Marsh stood tall and unbeaten at 103* in 52 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes. Aussies won with three wickets and two overs left.

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