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Blackcaps unable to win Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after abandonment of second T20
Jasper Bruce, AAP • October 3rd, 2025 10:45 pm
Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi walk off the field as the rain comes down at Bay Oval | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport
Australia have retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after rain washed out the second T20 against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui.
The inclement weather denied the Blackcaps the chance at holding the trophy for a fourth consecutive series.
The tourists' hopes of securing victory in the three-match series now hinge on winning the final match on Saturday, when the weather is expected to fine up.
But success in Wednesday's series opener has left Mitch Marsh's side 1-0 ahead and unable to be overtaken by the Black Caps.
Play did not begin until 9.30pm on Friday - some two hours 15 minutes after the scheduled time.
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Blackcaps captain Michael Bracewell won the toss and had elected to bowl first in a match condensed to nine overs per side.
A glorious six from Marsh (9 not out) over long on was the only highlight for Australia, who lost their other opener in Travis Head (5) in the second over.
Head miscued an in-swinger from Jacob Duffy (1/13) and found himself caught by a loping Devon Conway at backward point.
Rain forced the covers back on after the first ball of the third over with Australia 16/1 and 6.5 overs left in their innings.
The match was abandoned just before 10pm.
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