NewsPhotos In Pics: Agar and Maxwell heroics help Australia win third T20 over NZ

In Pics: Agar and Maxwell heroics help Australia win third T20 over NZ

Australia finally managed to post a win over New Zealand in the ongoing five-match T20 series, defeating the hosts by 64 runs in the third game at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday (March 3). Glenn Maxwell smashed 70 off just 31 balls while skipper Aaron Finch returned to form, scoring 69 off 44 balls to help the visitors post a massive 208/4 after batting first. Left-arm Ashton Agar derailed the New Zealand chase, claiming 6/30 in his four overs -- the fifth-best bowling figures in T20 international history to help bundle out the Kiwis for 144. Here we take a look at the exciting third T20 through a collection of pictures.

Updated:Mar 03, 2021, 04:31 PM IST

Glenn Maxwell explodes in Wellington

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Glenn Maxwell smashes a boundary during his 70-run knock in the third T20 against New Zealand in Wellington. Maxwell, who was sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a whopping Rs 14.25 crore, smashed 40 runs in his last 11 balls en route to score 70 off 31 balls with five sixes. (Source: Twitter)

Martin Guptill on song with blazing knock

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New Zealand opener Martin Guptill top-scored with 43 for his side in the third T20 against Australia. (Source: Twitter)

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill top-scored with 43 for his side in the third T20 against Australia. Guptill, who scored 97 in the second T20, smashed 43 off 28 balls before being dismissed by Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa. (Source: Twitter)

Aaron Finch strikes form with blazing fifty

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Australian skipper Aaron Finch hits out during his 69-run knock in the third T20 against New Zealand. (Source: Twitter)

Australian skipper Aaron Finch hits out during his 69-run knock in the third T20 against New Zealand. Finch has been struggling form but smashed 69 off 44 balls in the third T20 in his side's win. (Source: Twitter)

Westpac Stadium in Wellington is lit up at twilight

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New Zealand's Devon Conway fields on the boundary during the third T20 against Australia at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. (Source: Twitter)

New Zealand's Devon Conway fields on the boundary during the third T20 against Australia at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington. The Kiwis' 64-run loss in the third T20 means series is still 2-1 in favour of Kane Williamson's side with two T20Is still remaining. (Source: Twitter)

Agar snares 6/30

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Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar celebrates with Mathew Wade after picking up a wicket against New Zealand in the third T20. (Source: Twitter)

Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar celebrates with Mathew Wade after picking up a wicket against New Zealand in the third T20. Agar became the first non-Asian spinner to pick up a six-wicket haul in T20 international. Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis has picked up six wickets twice in T20Is. (Source: Twitter)