Australia beat New Zealand despite Robinson century

First T20I, Mount Maunganui

New Zealand 181-6 (20 overs): Robinson 106 (66); Dwarshuis 2-40

Australia 185-4 (16.3 overs): Marsh 85 (43); Henry 2-43

Australia won by six wickets

Scorecard

New Zealand's Tim Robinson scored a century in vain as Australia eased to a six-wicket win in the first T20 in Mount Maunganui.

Robinson was a late addition to the team after all-rounder Rachin Ravindra was ruled out of the series after suffering a major laceration to his face during fielding practice on Tuesday.

Robinson, playing his 13th T20I, scored an unbeaten 106 off 66 balls, including six fours and five sixes, to rescue New Zealand from a top-order collapse.

The Black Caps were 6-3 after 10 deliveries, with Josh Hazlewood removing Tim Seifert in the opening over and Ben Dwarshuis striking twice in two balls to account for Devon Conway and Mark Chapman, before Robinson compiled his maiden international century to rebuild their innings.

However, chasing 182 proved a routine task for Australia, with captain Mitchell Marsh bludgeoning 85 off 43 deliveries at the top of the order.

Tim David and Marcus Stoinis saw Australia over the line with 21 balls to spare.

The second T20 of the three-match series takes place at the same venue on Friday.