Martin Guptill got New Zealand off to a flying start in Dharamsala, his quickfire 39 including two fours and four sixes Associated Press
He hit Ashton Agar for three sixes in an over during the Powerplay, forcing Steven Smith to take the young left-armer out of the firing line Getty Images
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But Australia hit back; after James Faulkner dismissed Guptill, Glenn Maxwell removed Kane Williamson and Corey Anderson in quick succession Getty Images
Agar gained redemption of sorts, taking the catches for both of Maxwell's wickets Getty Images
Thereafter, New Zealand kept losing wickets at regular intervals Getty Images
However, Grant Elliott's handy 27 got New Zealand up to 142, before he was run out off the last ball of the innings Getty Images
Usman Khawaja started the run chase promisingly, stroking six fours in his 38. He put on 44 in 32 balls with opening partner Shane Watson Getty Images
But Khawaja was run out, becoming the third wicket to fall in a developing Australian wobble Getty Images
Mitchell Santner chipped in with two wickets. His second wicket, that of David Warner, left Australia on 66 for 4, one ball past the halfway point in the innings Getty Images
Santner was well supported by a beautiful spell of bowling from legspinner Ish Sodhi, whose figures of 1 for 14 in four overs helped New Zealand gain the upper hand Getty/ICC
Mitchell Marsh briefly counter-attacked, striking two big sixes to take the equation to 22 runs needed in the last two overs Getty Images
It was New Zealand's bowling that prevailed - Mitchell McClenaghan took two wickets in an excellent 19th over to set up an eight-run win Getty Images
