White Ferns struggle to control Australia in 2nd T20
Australian allrounder Ashleight Gardner hit 84 runs from 45 balls and took two wickets as New Zealand fell short bey 40 runs in the second T20 in Sydney.
The home side batted first and made 167-7 with Beth Mooney the other key player making 39 as only two other players made double figures.
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Nensi Patel took 2-30 from her four overs while Jess Kerr had figures of 2-34 and Melie Kerr took 1-37, plus a catch and was involved in a run out.
At bat the White Ferns were led by Melie Kerr who kept the innings from falling apart with 32 from 38 balls and was supported by Maddy Green making 26 from 22..
Polly Inglis made 19 near the bottom of the order but otherwise the scoring was slim as Gardner took 2-17 from three overs and New Zealand finished at 127-8
Australia retain the Rose Bowl with game three on Thursday.
