Dominant Australia seal series win in New Zealand

Second T20, Mount Maunganui

Australia 204-3 (20 overs): Mooney 70 (42)

New Zealand 122 (16.1 overs): A Kerr 40 (36); Sutherland 4-8

Australia won by 82 runs; lead series 2-0

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Australia produced another dominant all-round performance to thrash New Zealand by 82 runs and secure a T20 series win in Mount Maunganui.

Chasing 205 in the second T20, world champions New Zealand were bowled out for 122 in 16.1 overs, with Annabel Sutherland taking 4-8 and leg-spinner Alana King 3-27.

Amelia Kerr made 40 but struggled for support as Sutherland ripped through the top order, including the prized wicket of captain Sophie Devine first ball.

Sutherland also made an unbeaten 23 off 15 balls in Australia's 204-3, which was built around Beth Mooney's 42-ball 70.

It was Mooney's fourth score of 70 or more in her past five T20s.

She put on 57 for the first wicket with Georgia Voll, who hit 36 from 20 balls, while Ellyse Perry made 29 to dominate the closing overs with Sutherland.

Australia won the opening T20 by eight wickets.

The final match takes place at Wellington on Wednesday.