It was a first half-century in T20 internationals for Marcus Stoinis, and the biggest-ever seventh wicket partnership in the history of the format. Still, it wasn't quite enough.
Sams and Stoinis were absolutely fantastic, but they fell just short and New Zealand have taken a 2-0 lead in the series. Martin Guptill was absolutely fantastic with his quick-paced 97 for the hosts, with Jimmy Neesham's contributions with both bat and ball proving decisive. He smacked three sixes off his first three balls, and the took the wickets of both Sams and Stoinis in the final over of the match.
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