Ruthless Australia crush New Zealand by six wickets in first T20I

<ul><li><p>Mitchell Marsh smashes 85 to clinch victory in series opener</p></li><li><p>Australia lead 1-0 in three-match T20I series v New Zealand</p></li><li><p>Any thoughts? Get in touch with an <a href="mailto:angus.fontaine.casual@theguardian.com">email</a></p></li></ul><p>Josh Hazlewood has the new ball and Tim Seifert will face the first. Here we go, folks!</p><p>Back at Bay Oval, the wind is whipping the young flag bearers off their feet. Umpires Chris Brown and Shaun Haig are taking the ground first, followed by the players.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/oct/01/mens-t20-international-cricket-live-new-zealand-v-australia">Continue reading...</a>