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Mitchell Marsh delivered a spectacular performance in the final T20I against New Zealand. The Australian captain smashed his maiden T20I century while remaining unbeaten on 103. His explosive innings included eight boundaries and seven massive sixes. This remarkable knock also helped Marsh reach the milestone of 7,000 international runs across all formats.

Key Points: Mitchell Marsh Hits Maiden T20I Century Against New Zealand

  • Marsh scored unbeaten 103 runs from just 52 balls with seven sixes
  • Australia chased down 157 with three wickets and two overs remaining
  • He joined Watson, Maxwell, Warner as all-format centurions
  • Marsh became fourth Australian to hit 100 T20I sixes
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Mitchell Marsh enters record books with explosive century during AUS-NZ 3rd T20I

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh smashes unbeaten 103* to guide Australia to victory while completing 7,000 international runs and joining elite centurion club

"Marsh stood tall and unbeaten at 103* in 52 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes - Match Report"

Mount Maunganui, October 4

Australian T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh completed 7,000 international runs and rewrote the record books with a maiden T20I century against New Zealand in the final match at Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

After Australia opted to bowl first, it was Tim Seifert (48 in 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and skipper Michael Bracewell (26 in 22 balls, with a four and a six) and James Neesham (25 in 18 balls, with two fours and two sixes) who took NZ to 156/9 in 20 overs. Sean Abott (3/25), Josh Hazlewood (2/26) were among the top bowlers for Australia. In the run-chase, while Neesham (4/26) and Jacob Duffy (2/29) wreaked havoc on Australia, Marsh stood tall and unbeaten at 103* in 52 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes. Aussies won with three wickets and two overs left.

Now in 218 international appearances, Marsh has scored 7,079 runs at an average of 33.07 in 245 innings, with eight centuries and 40 fifties and a best score of 181.

In T20Is, he has scored 1,996 runs in 76 matches and 73 innings, averaging 33.26, with 1 century, 11 fifties, and a best score of 103*. His strike rate is almost 140.

Marsh has joined Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell, David Warner, and Josh Inglis as Australia's all-format centurions in men's international cricket.

He also maintains his fine record against New Zealand, with 479 runs in 13 T20I innings at an average of 59.87 and a strike rate of over 155, including a century and three fifties.

Marsh is also the fourth Aussie to hit 100 sixes in T20Is, having 101 sixes and sitting in the company of Glenn Maxwell (148), Aaron Finch (125) and David Warner (122).

The all-rounder has also become the third Australia captain after Finch (172 against Zimbabwe in 2018) and Watson (124* against India in 2016) to score a T20I century.

- ANI

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Priya S
Mitchell Marsh has really evolved as a player. Remember when he used to be inconsistent? Now he's joining legends like Watson and Warner in the record books. Hope our Indian all-rounders like Hardik Pandya take inspiration from this! 🇮🇳
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Arjun K
103* in just 52 balls with 7 sixes! That's pure destruction. But honestly, New Zealand's bowling looked weak today. Our Indian bowlers would have handled him better. Still, respect where it's due - great knock! 👏
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Sarah B
Living in Mumbai but originally from Australia - so proud of Marsh! He's come a long way from being injury-prone to becoming captain and now this century. The way he handled pressure when wickets were falling around him was exceptional leadership.
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Vikram M
While Marsh's innings was brilliant, I feel the article overlooks how ordinary New Zealand's fielding was. They dropped at least two catches that could have changed the game. Quality teams don't let such opportunities slip.
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Ananya R
Fourth Aussie to hit 100 sixes in T20Is! That's some elite company with Maxwell, Finch, and Warner. His strike rate of almost 140 shows he's perfect for modern T20 cricket. Hope our team studies his gameplay before we face Australia next! 💪

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