Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, Australia struck early with Josh Hazlewood removing Tim Seifert for 4 in the second over. Ben Dwarshuis followed up with a key delivery that bowled Devon Conway for 1, leaving New Zealand reeling at 6 for 2. Mark Chapman’s golden duck added to the early pressure, and the Kiwis were suddenly in a precarious position. Robinson’s innings was built under intense pressure, rescuing New Zealand from early collapse and giving them a competitive total of 181 for 6. The match was a rollercoaster of sixes, edges, misfields, and run-outs, offering fans an exhilarating spectacle.