A 25-run win in the third ODI gave the Aussies a 3-0 series win and a perfect sendoff for departing ODI skipper Aaron Finch.
It was Smith's 28th ODI half-century and Labuschagne's fifth. Ultimately, the Black Caps were dismissed for 242 off 49.5 overs. "Frustrating.
Steve Smith score a brilliant century as Australia sent ODI captain Aaron Finch off in style with a ...
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Australia beat the Black Caps by 25 runs in the third one-day international to complete a 3-0 series sweep and give captain Aaron Finch a winning farewell ...
New Zealand got off to a strong start in their chase but Smith took a low catch to send back Devon Conway (21) and break the opening stand. Smith hit 11 fours and a six before falling to Mitchell Santner in the 45th over trying to accelerate after taking Australia past the 200-mark. Smith added 118 runs with Marnus Labuschagne (52) to steady the innings and 63 more in quick time with Alex Carey to drag Australia back into the contest.
A Steve Smith century helped give retiring Australia skipper Aaron Finch a winning send-off on Sunday with a 25-run victory in the final ODI against New ...
Chasing the home team's 267-5, built on the back of Smith's masterful 105, the Blacks Caps were all out for 242 in the last over with Mitchell Starc taking 3-60. A Steve Smith century helped give retiring Australia skipper Aaron Finch a winning send-off on Sunday with a 25-run victory in the final ODI against New Zealand at Cairns. "Our bowling has been good, everyone has contributed.
It came down to the final over but Australia ensured their captain, Aaron Finch, retired from 50-over cricket with a series sweep over New Zealand.
After Finch left to a standing ovation, Australia were dawdling at 2 for 19 from 10 overs before Smith and Labuschagne got to work. Phillips and James Neesham struck their best partnership of the series (69 off 58), and after Neesham was caught at long-on for 36 off 34 balls, Phillips and Mitchell Santner combined for a 51-run stand. The dangerous Daryl Mitchell top-edged to Smith after a brisk 16, and when Williamson was run out in a catastrophic mix-up with Glenn Phillips, New Zealand were in trouble at 5 for 112.
Steve Smith smashed 105 but retiring Australia skipper Aaron Finch managed just five in his final one-day international Sunday as the home side compiled ...
Smith brought up his half-century with a four and Labuschagne notched his fifth 50 soon after before he mishit a pull shot and was out for 52, caught by James Neesham off Boult. Finch, 35, announced his intention to quit the 50-over format on Saturday after a poor run of form, but will remain in charge of the Twenty20 side for the World Cup at home next month. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and sent Australia in and, after a moment's silence to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Finch was given a guard of honour from the Black Caps as he strode to the crease in his 146th ODI.