Martin Guptill fell just short of a third Twenty20 international century but his strong return to form helped New Zealand to a four-run win over Australia in the second match in Dunedin on Thursday.
New Zealand extended their lead to 2-0 in the five-match series after their 53-run win in Christchurch. Opener Guptill smashed 97 off 50 balls and shared in a 131-run partnership with captain Kane Williamson (53) as New Zealand put 219/7 on the board and set an imposing chase in front of a sell-out crowd at University Oval...
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