With this victory, Australia has clinched the series 2-0. New Zealand will be really disappointed after losing this series despite having the upper hand over Aussie in both matches
Smith spoke regarding his mindset, "I felt like I could go out and just play with a lot more freedom naturally (in Sri Lanka) and not have any kind of hesitation in the back of my mind like I need to be a bit more reserved or anything."
Marsh claimed ankle discomfort during Australia's five-wicket win in Townsville on Sunday and will head back home to Perth. The all-rounder is likely to be available for Australia's three-match T20 series against India, which kicks off on September 21.
Captain Aaron Finch revealed an almost full-strength squad today, with the Aussies welcoming back a slew of players who were out from the final game in Sri Lanka in June, including Adam Zampa, who was away due to the birth of his first child, Eugene.
Opted to bat first, the hosts got off to a good start with Kasun Rajitha providing them with an early breakthrough when he knocked off David Warner's off stump in the fifth over of the day
Melbourne [Australia], April 14 (ANI): Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson named Indian batter, Virat Kohli, as the best batter in Test cricket and ranked four other players on the 'Big Five' list.
Lahore [Pakistan], March 26 (ANI): Australia's star batter Steve Smith has been ruled out of the white-ball matches against Pakistan due to an elbow injury, spinner Mitchell Swepson will replace him in the squad.