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‘That was outrageous’: Steve Smith departs after entertaining cameo as opener — LIVE

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‘That was outrageous’: Steve Smith departs after entertaining cameo as opener — LIVE

Australia is off to a flying start in the second T20 against New Zealand in Auckland, with Steve Smith whipping out some outrageous shots.

In the second over of the match, the Australian opener walked across his crease and nailed a lap shot against Adam Milne over fine leg for six.

“That’s just outrageous,” former New Zealand cricketer Mark Richardson said in commentary.

MATCH CENTRE: New Zealand vs Australia second T20 scorecard

However, Smith didn’t last much longer, copping a brutal inswinger from Black Caps speedster Lockie Fergsuson and departing LBW for 11.

Australia is 1-53 in the fifth over.

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Earlier, New Zealand captain Mitch Santner won the toss and chosen to bowl first. Australia made three changes to its starting XI, with Steve Smith, Nathan Ellis and Matthew Wade replacing David Warner, Matthew Short and Mitchell Starc.

Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra misses the match after experiencing pain in his left knee following the series opener in Wellington.

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New Zealand XI

Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Ben Sears

Australia XI

Travis Head, Steve Smith, Mitch Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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