MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Mitch Marsh posted his first Twenty20 century in his 73rd innings, carrying Australia past New Zealand in a three-wicket win that clinched the Chappell-Hadlee series 2-0 on Saturday.

The Australian captain reached a century from 50 balls and held together an innings that faltered dramatically in the middle overs to see his team surpass New Zealand’s total of 156-9 with two overs to spare.

Marsh carried his bat through the Australian innings and was 103 not out as the visitors finished with 160-7. He produced more than 60% of the Australian total: only two other batters reached double figures.

Marsh also was the key to Australia’s six-wicket win the first match of the series on Wednesday, making 85 from 43 balls. The second match on Friday was abando

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