Aus decimate NZ in a warm-up match

Colombo: Australia defeated neighbours New Zealand by 56 runs in a World Twenty20 practice match here on Saturday.

Batting first, Australia made 139 for 6 with Shane Watson making 27, an unbeaten 25 to Matthew Wade and 24 each to David Warner and Glenn Maxwell.

In response, New Zealand struggled to regroup after the loss of early wickets, eventually being bowled out for 83 in 17 overs. Brad Hogg took three wickets while Clint McKay, Shane Watson and Pat Cummins took two-a-piece.

Batting first, Australia made 139 for 6 and bowled New Zealand out for 83 in 17 overs.

Australia's next warm-up is against England on Monday.

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