Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis inadvertently left fans and umpires in partition during the first T20I of the three-match series against New Zealand. The experienced cricketer accidentally removed both his jersey and handed them over to the umpire before bowling, and the video went viral on social media.
Australia took the maximum advantage of winning the toss at Bay Oval in Mount Maunaganui on Wednesday, 1 October. Visitors quickly hit as bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Ben Dustshuis, who jointly struggled at 6 at 6 to end New Zealand’s top orders, within two overs of the match within two overs only within two overs.
Watch: Marcus Stoinis’s jersey leaves gough fans and umpires before bowling.
Josh Hazelwood rejected Tim Safart and took a wicket on the second ball of the game. Ben Boveshuis removed two wickets in two balls to put New Zealand under pressure. With the ball swinging, skipper Mitchell Marsh gave the ball the ball to Marcus Stoinis in the fifth over.
Most players, including Marcus Stoinis, were wearing chili, an additional layer of clothing in air conditions. The all -rounder stopped by the umpire to hand over his full -sleeved jersey. However, Stoinis removed both her jerseys, left himself in her inrs as she went towards her run-up.
All -rounder Marcus Stoinis immediately returned with a sheep smile, while the umpires, players and fans burst into laughter. The umpire handed it back to Jersey, and Marcus Stoinis quickly put it before starting his walk. Fans enjoyed the light side of the game on social media.
Watch the video of the same on X (East known as Twitter) on the same posted by Kayo Sports:
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Marcus Stoinis was about to start bowling without her shirt … #Cricket #Nzvaus #Kayosports #funny pic.twitter.com/1aclvvu0QJ– Kayo Sports (@Kayosports) October 1, 2025
Tim Robinson’s girl century guides New Zealand against Australia by 182
Australia was chased 182 runs in T20I opener in Mount Maunaganui. Tim Robinson broke his first international century to save New Zealand from initial trouble.
The black cap fell to 6/3 inside two overs. However, Robinson and Derryl Mitchell added an important 92 -run stand for the fourth wicket. Mitchell scored 34 runs out of 23 delivery, including three boundaries and one six.
Robinson reached a three-day mark in 65 delivery during the final over. He recorded the best score of his career of an unbeaten 106 off 66 balls, including six fours and five sixes.
No other Kiwi batsman crossed 34, but the hosts posted a total of 6/181. Australia’s fielding added to the disadvantage, as Travis Head recalled two opportunities, Tim David left another deep, and Alex Kerry inflated a stumping.
Australia Cruise to Easy T20 Eye Wins New Zealand
Australia’s batting shelling proved to be very high for New Zealand as visitors chased 182, wrapping the game within 17 overs. Captain Mitchell Marsh stole the show, scoring 85 off just 43 balls, including nine fours and five large -scale sixes.
Travis Head and Marsh added 67 runs in 5.3 overs, punishing Kiwi pacers. Matt Henry gave a success by rejecting the head for 31. This speed was not slow, Matt Short added 29 to its return before the slow delivery of Kyle Jaimison.
Marsh reached his fifty in only 23 balls, but he missed a century after Henry dismissed him in the 15th over. Tim David ensured that there was no late stumbling, sealed over the remaining three overs.
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