Trans-Tasman T20 Tri-Series 2018: Australia vs New Zealand- 5th match, 5 talking points

#5 The big-hitters finish off the game in style

After the dismissal of Chris Lynn for 18 in 13 deliveries, Glenn Maxwell combined with Short to take Australia closer to the target. He made 31 off 14 and added 56 for the third wicket in just 25 deliveries.

Though Short fell soon after Maxwell, Aaron Finch at the other end stayed on, scoring an unbeaten 36 in 14. Unlike the New Zealand batting order, the openers found adequate support from their middle order that helped them chase down this record target. Ultimately it proved to be the difference between the two sides in this high-scoring encounter.