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5 signature moments from the Australia vs New Zealand match that don't fade away

After defeating India in the World T20 opener, New Zealand were riding high on confidence as they prepared to face their trans-Tasman rivals, Australia. The men from Oz, meanwhile, were looking to make an early statement in the tournament by starting off with a win.The Kiwi openers took their team off to a flying start, scoring 58 in the powerplay. But Australia pegged back the batsmen to restrict them to a total of 142, which seemed distinctly below-par at the halfway stage.But New Zealand aren't considered the dark horses of the tournament for nothing. Australia, despite getting a great start, could not maintain their tempo after the fall of wicket of Usman Khawaja. The New Zealand bowlers bowled a tight line and length to pull out a well-earned eight-run win, and suddenly they are looking like one of the tournament favourites.There were memorable moments aplenty in the match, moments that don't fade away from memory - much like the Axe Signature line of body perfumes. Here we take a look at the 5 most unforgettable episodes:

#1 Guptill\'s three huge sixes off Agar

Guptill’s fiery innings gave New Zealand a solid start

After his bad showing in the match against India, Martin Guptill was itching to live up to his reputation of being an attacking opener. In the match against Australia today, he silenced all his critics.

Although his first boundary came off an edge in the first over, Guptill smashed Ashton Agar for three powerful sixes in the third over of the match.

Steve Smith brought on Agar knowing Guptill’s weakness against spin, but Guptill was up to the task, dispatching two full tosses for two sixes in the first two balls of the over. He finished the massacre with another six to add more misery to the Australian bowlers.

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