Australia vs New Zealand 2016, 2nd ODI: 5 talking points

Australia wrapped up the series against New Zealand as they won by 116 runs in the second ODI here at the Manuka Oval. An unassailable 2-0 lead going into the third ODI means Australia can experiment a bit with their line-up.

The credit for the series win largely goes to a sensational Steven Smith, who followed up his 164 in Sydney with a 72 off 76 balls here, combining with centurion, David Warner, for a 145 run stand that formed the platform for Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head to launch Australia to 378.

New Zealand started the chase well with Williamson and Neesham almost matching Warner and Smith with a 125 run partnership. But once the duo were separated, Cummins ran through the lower order to script a fine win for the Aussies.

Here are the talking points from the game.

#5 Warner's sixth hundred of the year

David Warner continued his dominating form in ODIs in 2016 with yet another century, his sixth in ODIs this year. It was a superb knock highlighted by his driving down the ground and superb running between the wickets.

His 115-ball-119 and 145-run partnership with Steven Smith formed the backbone of Australia's highest total in ODIs this year. He gave no chances to the bowlers or the fielders as he plundered 14 hits to the fence and one over it in 36.1 overs at the crease.

With this knock, Warner has maintained a safe distance from Steven Smith, who is a close second, as the highest run-scorer in ODIs in 2016.