Australia held their nerve to beat New Zealand by just five runs in a thrilling Cricket World Cup group match in Dharamsala.
Pat Cummins' side set the Black Caps 389 to win after opener Travis Head had led the way with 109 off 67 balls in his first match since returning from a broken hand. David Warner chipped in with 81 off 65 balls as he and Head put on 175 for the first wicket, while Glenn Maxwell contributed with a much-needed cameo at the tail end of the order before they were bowled out for 388.
Australia vs New Zealand scorecardWorld Cup table | Results/fixturesStream the Cricket World Cup and more top sport with NOWNew Zealand came out roaring in the their innings, looking to complete a record run chase in ODI World Cups - previously set at 345 by Pakistan against Sri Lanka earlier in the tournament. But despite a frenetic finale that saw them need 19 to win off the last over, expert bowling from Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, and Cummins denied them as they finished just shy on 383-9.
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