Australia has fallen at the final hurdle in their T20 tour of New Zealand, roaring back from 0-2 down in the series only to lose Sunday’s decider by seven wickets.
Martin Guptill powered thr Black Caps past Australia’s 8-142, which always looked short of a competitive total.
Guptill smashed three sixes off one Adam Zampa over on his way to a thumping 71.
Conway, elevated to open the batting st Tim Seifert’s expense, helped the pair notch a century partnership with his own 36.
Riley Meredith gave Australia hope when he removed Conway and had captain Kane Williamson trapped. In Meredith’s next over, Guptill asserted his authority with a booming straight and low drive that missed by centimeters.
Spinners Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa went wicketless in the decider after their efforts helped Australia back into the series.
Matthew Wade top scored with 44, ending his miserable run with the bat this tour. Finch(36), Marcus Stoinis(26) and Mitch Marsh(10) were the only others to reach double figures.
Josh Philippe was elevated to opener but looked uncomfortable before being trapped by Trent Boult lbw, while Maxwell found a fielder with his first attempted slog.
Flinch was dropped on 32 but cut Ish Sodhi straight to point two balls later.
After losing the series, Australia are not sticking around in theNew Zealand capital, chartering a flight home on Sunday evening.