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Nail-Biting Finish As Andrew Symonds Guided Australia To A Tense 2-Wicket Win Over New Zealand

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Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   Cricket fans at Pune witnessed a nail-biting finish as Andrew Symonds (73 off 77)* guided Australia to a tense 2-wicket win over New Zealand, chasing 259. Australia’s top order collapsed to 54/4 after Daryl Tuffey (4/50) and Brad Williams (4/40) ripped through the batting. But Michael Clarke (70) and Michael Bevan (50) revived the innings with a composed 108-run partnership for the 5th wicket. When both departed, Symonds kept his cool despite New Zealand dropping him twice in the final overs. With 4 runs needed from the last over, two catches were grassed, and Symonds sealed victory with a single, leaving New Zealand to rue their missed chances. Earlier, Jacob Oram (81 off 87) produced a brilliant counter-attack, adding 68 for the 8th wicket with Brendon McCullum (28) to lift New Zealand from 21/4 to a fighting total of 258/9. But dropped catches cost them dearly. ⏱️ Key Moments Brad Williams destroys NZ top order → 21/4 Fleming (46) & Cairns try to rebuild, but Bichel removes Cairns → 68/5 Jacob Oram’s counterattack (81 with 8 fours, 2 sixes) rescues NZ → 258/9 Tuffey dismisses Gilchrist, Hayden & Martyn cheaply → AUS 54/4 Clarke (70) & Bevan (50) steady chase → 173/5 Symonds dropped twice in final over but finishes unbeaten 73* → AUS 259/8, win by 2 wickets 🏏 Match Facts: Match: Australia vs New Zealand, TVS Cup 2003, Pune Venue: Nehru Stadium, Pune Date: November 3, 2003 Result: Australia won by 2 wickets (3 balls to spare) Man of the Match: Andrew Symonds (73* & 1 wicket) 👉 Subscribe for more TVS Cup 2003 classics, Symonds match-winners, and golden ODI memories! #ausvsnz #cricketmax #highlights #thriller