Mumbai — Devon Conway rescued New Zealand from a precarious start with a scintillating unbeaten 99 as the hosts defeated Australia by 53 runs in the opener of their five-match Twenty20 series in Christchurch on Monday.

Walking in to bat at 11/2, the SA-born left-hander smashed 10 fours and three sixes in his 59-ball knock to help New Zealand reach 184/5 in their 20 overs after Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl...

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