Mooney, Sutherland and King star as Australia seal series emphatically

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Post date March 24, 2025

ICYMI: Mooney made 70 off 42, Sutherland made 23 not out and took 4 for 8, while King took 3 for 27 as Australia smashed New Zealand by 82 runs
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