23 Sep 2008

NZ A cricketers beaten by Australia

6:19 am on 23 September 2008

The New Zealand A cricketers have been beaten by Australia A by 8 wickets in their final match of their tri-series in Chennai.

After deciding to bat first, New Zealand made 144, collapsing from 127 for 3 to 127 for 6... Peter Fulton top scored with 65.

Australia reached their target in 25 overs and the loss of 2 wickets with David Hussey making 78.

Australia will now play India A tomorrow before the final between the same sides on Friday.