New Zealand crumble as Australia win second T20 to clinch series

Australia's Adam Zampa celebrates with team-mates during the second T20 international against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on 23 February 2024. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Australia's bowlers sliced through some reckless New Zealand batting on Friday to win the second Twenty20 international by 72 runs in Auckland and clinch the three-match series.

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa knocked over the middle order to finish with 4-34 as the hosts were skittled for 102 in 17 overs at Eden Park.

New Zealand lost early wickets and always looked unlikely to match the visitors, who were dismissed for 174 in the final over.

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