New Zealand v Australia, 2015-16
Wisden's review of the third ODI, New Zealand v Australia, 2015-16
A foot injury ruled out Santner, who had collected 80 unbeaten runs and five cheap wickets in the first two games, but his replacement was leg-spinner Sodhi, and the change did New Zealand no harm. McCullum had begun his farewell one-day international on 197 sixes, and - as if there was any doubt - reached 200 while slashing 47 from 27 balls; only Shahid Afridi, Sanath Jayasuriya and Chris Gayle had beaten him to it. Guptill and Elliott made fifties but, on a tacky, slowing surface, New Zealand's last six fell for 23 in five overs. Australia's seamers shared nine wickets, while Zampa again played an important containing role. Khawaja's serene strokeplay carried them to 75 for one in the 12th over but, when Bracewell had him caught behind, the innings stalled.
Man of the Match: I. S. Sodhi.