New Zealand cruised to a 78-run victory, thanks to a solid all-round performance. Glenn Phillips led the charge with a crucial 87, helping his team post a competitive 224. With key contributions from other batsmen, they built momentum and finished strong.
Defending the total, Mitchell Santner took charge with three wickets, keeping the opposition under pressure from the start. The bowlers worked in tandem, mixing pace and spin to break partnerships and tighten the game. Sharp fielding made things even tougher, cutting off easy runs.
As the required run rate climbed, the opposition struggled to keep up and eventually folded for 146. It was a clinical performance from New Zealand, proving their dominance with both bat and ball.