# Gardner's 84 guides Australia to Rose Bowl retention

> Ash Gardner's brilliant knock of 84 leads Australia to a 40-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20, securing a 2-0 series lead and retaining the Rose Bowl.
- Title: Gardner's 84 guides Australia to Rose Bowl retention · Abc
- Summary: Ash Gardner's brilliant knock of 84 leads Australia to a 40-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20, securing a 2-0 series lead and retaining the Rose…
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- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-10-21/australia-defeats-new-zealand-in-second-t20/107290720
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:09:55+00:00
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## Gardner's 84 powers Australia to victory
Vice-captain Ash Gardner scored eighty-four from forty-five balls, hitting ten fours and four sixes, as Australia posted six for one hundred sixty-seven at North Sydney Oval on Tuesday night.
## Australia retains Rose Bowl with 40-run win
Australia defeated New Zealand by forty runs in the second T twenty International, holding the White Ferns to eight for one hundred twenty-seven and claiming a two zero lead in the three-match series.
## Molineux's leadership drives winning culture
Gardner credited skipper Sophie Molineux with bringing a new mantra to the group."When you're enjoying yourself, and you're having fun, it creates an environment of growth and wanting to learn and challenge yourself," Gardner said.

> When you're enjoying yourself, and you're having fun, it creates an environment of growth and wanting to learn and challenge yourself.
## Third match set for Thursday
Australia has held the Rose Bowl for more than twenty-six years.The trophy will be contested again in March for a three-match one-day series, the first time it has been contested twice in the same season.
## Key takeaway

Australia retained the Rose Bowl with a 40-run T20 victory over New Zealand at North Sydney Oval, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.