Opening batter Tim Seifert's blistering 88 has helped New Zealand defeat Sri Lanka by four wickets in their thrilling third and final T20 International in Queenstown to complete a 2-1 series victory. Seifert's brutal assault on Sri Lanka's bowlers during his 48-ball knock included 10 fours and three sixes as New Zealand cruised for much of their chase of 183 on Saturday, but a dramatic final over when three wickets fell ensured a nervy finish. QUICK SINGLE Captain Hardie hits timely century for Australia A The 28-year-old, whose unbeaten 79 set up a nine-wicket win in the second game, missed out on a maiden century after falling to Pramod Madushan in the 17th over with the hosts looking comfortable with 154 on the board.

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/new-zealand-beat-sri-lanka-t20-series-win-queenstown-seifert-kusal-mendis-final-over-thriller/2023-04-08

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