White Ferns lose second T20 against Australia by 40 runs

Australia has secured the Rose Bowl series after defeating the White Ferns by 40 runs in the second T20 international at North Sydney Oval. The hosts reached a total of 167-7, powered by Ash Gardner's 84 from 55 balls and Beth Mooney's 39 from 28. New Zealand finished their chase on 127-8, with Melie Kerr scoring 32 and Maddy Green scoring 26.

The defeat marks Australia's 11th consecutive T20I win against New Zealand. While the White Ferns' bowling was noted as being effective at taking wickets, the batting unit struggled to maintain the required run rate.

The match was played under the leadership of interim coach Dean Brownlie. This follows the departure of former head coach Ben Sawyer. The third and final match of the series is scheduled for Thursday night at the same venue.

How it developed

• Wed 21 Oct, 9:33amThe report provides specific player statistics and identifies Dean Brownlie as the interim coach.

Where reports differ

• One report identifies the captain as Amelia Kerr, while another refers to her as Melie Kerr

Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, Stuff, RNZ and The Post.