Fri Oct 03 05:30:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Australia leads the three-match T20 International series against New Zealand 1-0 after winning the first match by six wickets. Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 85 runs off 43 balls led the Australian chase of 182, overshadowing Tim Robinson’s unbeaten century for New Zealand. The second T20I is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

**News Article:**

**Australia Eyes Series Win in Second T20I Against New Zealand**

**Mount Maunganui, October 3, 2025:** Australia will aim to secure the T20 International series victory against New Zealand in the second match today at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The Aussies currently lead the series 1-0 after a convincing six-wicket win on Wednesday.

Captain Mitchell Marsh was the star of the first match, smashing a blistering 85 off just 43 balls to guide Australia to a successful chase of 182. While New Zealand’s Tim Robinson scored an impressive unbeaten 106, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Australian victory.

The second T20I is scheduled to begin at 11:45 AM IST. Cricket fans in India can catch the live telecast on the Sony Sports Network, or stream the match live on SonyLIV, FanCode, and Amazon Prime Video.

With a strong start to the series, Australia will be looking to maintain their momentum and seal the series win. However, New Zealand will be determined to bounce back and level the series on their home ground.

**New Zealand Squad:** Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Ben Sears.

**Australia Squad:** Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Philippe.

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