Sat Oct 04 06:00:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Tim Robinson’s maiden T20I century (106 off 66 balls) for New Zealand was in vain as Australia chased down a target of 182 with 21 balls to spare, winning by six wickets. Robinson’s knock rescued New Zealand from a disastrous start (6-3), but Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 85 (43) led a dominant Australian batting performance.
**News Article:**
**Robinson Century Not Enough as Australia Cruise to Victory Over New Zealand**
Mount Maunganui – New Zealand’s Tim Robinson scored a brilliant maiden T20I century in his 13th T20I, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Australia from securing a comfortable six-wicket win in the first T20 at Bay Oval on Wednesday.
Robinson, a late inclusion in the squad after Rachin Ravindra suffered an injury, smashed an unbeaten 106 off just 66 balls, including six fours and five sixes. His innings was crucial in rescuing the Black Caps after a top-order collapse saw them reeling at 6-3 early on. Josh Hazlewood struck first blood when he removed Tim Seifert, shortly followed by Ben Dwarshuis, who took out Devon Conway and Mark Chapman.
However, the target of 182 proved to be no challenge for the Australian batting lineup. Captain Mitchell Marsh led the charge with a blistering 85 off just 43 deliveries, setting the tone for a dominant chase. Tim David and Marcus Stoinis finished the job, guiding Australia to victory with 21 balls remaining.
The second T20 of the three-match series will be played at the same venue on Friday, where New Zealand will be looking to bounce back and level the series.
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