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Liam Dawson of England (L) is congratulated by Harry Brook of England after dismissing Mark Chapman of New Zealand (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images) England secured a commanding 65-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 international at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on Monday, led by Harry Brook’s powerful 78.England posted an impressive total of 236-4 in their 20 overs after New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner chose to field first.Phil Salt and Harry Brook dominated the innings while New Zealand’s fielding performance was below par, with multiple misfields, poor throws, and dropped catches.

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The hosts missed crucial opportunities when Tim Seifert dropped Jacob Bethell off a top edge in the strong northwest wind, and James Neesham later dropped Brook.Brook’s dropped catch proved costly as he went on to score 78 from 35 balls, forming a substantial 129-run partnership with Salt.Shortly after being dropped, Brook demonstrated his power by hitting a massive pull shot that travelled over 100 meters beyond the midwicket boundary. “It felt good,” Brook said, after the opening match of the series on Saturday was washed out. “It’s always nice to contribute. It was just nice to get some runs out there and hit a couple out of the park.”Brook’s innings included six fours and five sixes before he was caught at long-on attempting a lofted drive.Salt played a measured innings of 85 from 56 balls, rotating the strike effectively and capitalising on loose deliveries.”It’s always nice to contribute. It was just nice to get some runs out there and hit a couple out of the park,” Brook said about their partnership strategy of staying “calm and composed” while “looking to manipulate the field and put them under as much pressure as possible.”Tom Banton contributed a quick 29 from 12 balls at the end, helping England achieve Christchurch’s highest T20 total.New Zealand’s chase began poorly, losing Tim Robinson and Rachin Ravindra in the second over.Seifert and Mark Chapman provided some resistance with a 69-run partnership, but their dismissals around the 10-over mark effectively ended New Zealand’s hopes.England’s bowlers Adil Rashid (4-32), Liam Dawson (2-38), and Brydon Carse (2-27) maintained tight control as New Zealand were dismissed for 171.The series continues with the third T20 match scheduled for Thursday night at Eden Park in Auckland.

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Brook was keen to stress before this series there would be no talk about next month’s Ashes series within his white-ball group, insisting his focus is on preparing for the T20 World Cup in February.

Whether that is true or not is irrelevant, any Brook runs are of benefit to both outfits.

Brook’s T20 international record is modest for a man of his talents – an average of 29 and five fifties in 50 innings – but this was one of his best knocks in either white-ball format as captain.

All his sixes were clean strikes over mid-wicket – three off the spin of Mitchell Santner and one each off seamers Matt Henry and Kyle Jamieson – on the same surface his side struggled in the washed out first T20 on Saturday, but which had flattened out.

Salt’s knock follows scores of 89 against Ireland and 141 not out against South Africa in his six T20 innings since the start of September. He hit one six but 11 fours, targeting the covers and behind square on the leg side.

Salt and Brook both holed out in the 18th over after which Tom Banton’s cameo saw him finish unbeaten on 29 from 12 balls as England romped past the ground’s previous high score of 208-5.

Although Jos Buttler hit to mid-off for four and Jacob Bethell found mid-on having stuck four boundaries in a 12-ball 24, England’s T20 batting line-up is starting to take shape.

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Most eyes are, understandably, on the Ashes rather than this series.

It should not be forgotten, however, that this was the first of only six T20s England have before the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka begins in February.

While Bethell, who flickered in striking a fine straight six before falling to a top edge for 15, can press their case to play against Australia, Curran is one of those with the most to gain before the World Cup.

The 27-year-old was picked for the first time in any format under coach Brendon McCullum last month and offers a second seam-bowling option in the batting-heavy side Brook’s England favour. He was told by the England hierarchy earning a place as an all-rounder who could bat in the top six was his route back into the side, rather than as a bowler.

Having seen Bethell, Buttler, who made 29, Jordan Cox and Tom Banton tamely chip catches into the air on a surface that nipped for the quick bowlers and held for the spinners, Curran was fortunate to be dropped on 14 by bowler Jacob Duffy and at deep extra cover by Tim Robinson when he had 26. Both were straightforward chances.

While at no point did he find his best batting rhythm, Curran remained calm to power the impressive left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner for one six over long-off and flicked a full toss over square leg in a final over from which he took seamer Duffy for 19.

This match will not last long in the memory, but Curran at least took advantage of what limited opportunity he was given.

“Baz [McCullum] gave him a very honest reason for why he wasn’t selected in the first place,” Brook said.

“He went back, practised hard and he’s put out those performances and done really well in the last year and a half.

“Everybody in world cricket knows he’s done it pretty much everywhere. He’s a very valuable player to have in the middle order, a left-hander as well. He’s going to be around for a while, I think. It’s good to have him back.”

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New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) New Zealand secured a convincing 100-run victory over Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup match, thanks to outstanding fifties from Brooke Halliday and captain Sophie Devine, followed by a strong bowling performance.The White Ferns chose to bat first and posted 227 for nine, recovering from early setbacks through a crucial 112-run partnership between Halliday and Devine.New Zealand’s innings began poorly, losing Georgia Pimmer for 4, Suzie Bates for 29, and Amelia Kerr within the first 10.5 overs, leaving them at 38 for three.Devine scored 63 while Halliday contributed 69, as they carefully rebuilt the innings with their fourth-wicket partnership.Bangladesh’s batting response was inadequate, resulting in their dismissal for 127 in 39.5 overs, well short of the target.The Bangladesh innings struggled from the start, with five wickets falling by the 14th over for just 30 runs.Several Bangladesh batters, including Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana, Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, and Shoma Akter, failed to make an impact against the New Zealand bowlers.The highest partnership of the Bangladesh innings came from Fahima Khatun and Rabeya Khan, who added 44 runs for the eighth wicket. Khatun scored 34 while Khan made 25.New Zealand’s bowling attack was led by Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu, who took three wickets each, conceding 21 and 22 runs respectively. Rosemary Mair claimed two wickets for 20 runs.The early collapse of New Zealand’s innings began when Georgia Plimmer was caught by wicketkeeper Nigar Sultana off Rabeya Khan, who finished with three wickets for 30 runs.Halliday reached her fifty with a boundary over mid-on off Nishita Akhter and later hit a six over wide long-on against Shorna Akhter.Devine played a more measured innings, scoring her first boundary in the 38th over.Halliday’s innings of 69 included five fours and a six from 104 balls before she was caught behind by Sultana.Devine achieved her third consecutive fifty-plus score in the tournament with a six over long-on, followed by another maximum in the next ball.Her innings ended at 63 runs from 85 balls, including two fours and two sixes, when she was bowled by Nishita while attempting another big shot.The New Zealand innings concluded with Maddy Green’s contribution and the quick dismissals of herself and Jess Kerr in consecutive deliveries.

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New Zealand’s Devine cut a resigned figure as she walked out to bat in the ninth over.

Although her side had narrowly avoided losing a wicket in the opening over for the third time in three matches, thanks to Suzie Bates overturning an lbw decision when on nought, two wickets in three balls derailed their promising start.

Bates’ run-out, caught on her heels as Melie Kerr darted for a single, was inexcusable and marked the fifth powerplay wicket lost by New Zealand at the tournament.

Fortunately, Devine is the tournament’s in-form batter, scoring 112 and 85 in her previous two innings, and after Kerr’s dismissal in the 11th over left New Zealand teetering on the brink of all-out collapse, she found the perfect partner in Halliday.

They were forced to play the long game against Bangladesh’s battalion of slow spinners, who made it difficult to get the ball off the square. Rather uncharacteristically, Devine did not score a boundary until the 65th ball of her innings.

Instead, they were content to trade singles and tick along at around four an over during their perfectly timed stand. Any aggression came from Halliday, who found success with the sweep.

It laid the foundations for what Halliday described as “party time” in the final 10 overs, with nine of New Zealand’s 23 boundaries coming towards the death to push them beyond 220, before their bowlers ripped through Bangladesh.

But the resounding nature of their victory could not disguise a major batting concern for the White Ferns.

Devine has scored 260 runs at this tournament – or 37% of her side’s runs – while Halliday is responsible for their two other 40+ knocks. As for Georgia Plimmer, Bates and Kerr, they have combined for just 121 runs.

New Zealand have a win on the board, but relying on Devine intervention with the bat is not a sustainable strategy as they attempt to advance beyond the initial group stage for the first time since 2013.

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On October 6, the New Zealand W vs South Africa W match in the 2025 ODI Womenâ€s World Cup took place at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. As it was already predicted that the pitch in the Holkar Cricket Stadium is flat and good for batting, and because of that, after winning the toss, the New Zealand Womenâ€s team decided to bat first. New Zealand started their innings with the early wicket of their opener, Suzie Bates. Sophie Devine handled the innings by scoring an 86+ runs partnership with Brooke Halliday. Sophie Devine showcased a brilliant performance in this match, and she scored 85 runs in 98 balls. Despite Devineâ€s performance, the New Zealand Womenâ€s team lost multiple wickets in the late over; they lost 7 wickets for just 44 runs, and with the South Africa Womenâ€s team bowled out the entire New Zealand Womenâ€s team they were able to score 231 runs in 47.5 overs.

The South African Womenâ€s team chased the target pretty easily, with Tazmin Brits scoring the third century of the 2025 ODI Womenâ€s World Cup; she scored 101 runs in 89 runs. She also scored a 150+ partnership with Sune Luus. The New Zealand Womenâ€s bowling was not able to get multiple wickets in the middle overs, and South Africa easily chased the target in just 40.5 overs. With that, the South African Womenâ€s team secured their first win of the 2025 ODI Womenâ€s World Cup by 6 wickets. The player of the match award was awarded to Tazmin Brits.

New Zealand W vs South Africa W: Whatâ€s next for the South African Womenâ€s team in the 2025 ODI Womenâ€s World Cup

The South African Womenâ€s team has played two matches in the 2025 ODI Womenâ€s World Cup, and from these two matches, they have only won one. They lost their first match by a significant margin when they were completely bowled out by the England Womenâ€s team at just 69 runs. They won their second match by defeating the New Zealand Womenâ€s team by 6 wickets. Currently, South Africa has 2 points in the table and they have a net run rate of -1.402. For them to have a chance to qualify in the Semifinals, they will need to win at least 3-4 matches from their matches in the group stage. They will now next face an in-form Indian Womenâ€s team on October 9, 2025.

New Zealand W vs South Africa W: Is the New Zealand Womenâ€s team eliminated after losing their second?

The New Zealand Womenâ€s team has not yet been eliminated from the 2025 ODI Womenâ€s World Cup; however, losing two straight matches in the group stage makes their semifinal qualification somewhat questionable. All the teams will play 7 matches in the group stage, and for a chance to finish in the top four and to qualify for the semifinals, teams generally need to win 4-5 out of these 7 matches. So far, the  New Zealand team has lost 2 matches, which now puts them in a situation where they have to win almost all of their remaining group stage matches for them to have a chance to qualify in the semifinals of the 2025 ODI Womenâ€s World Cup. In their next match, the New Zealand Womenâ€s team will face the Bangladeshi Womenâ€s team on October 10, 2025.

FAQs

Q. How many ODI matches has Suzie Bates played with the New Zealand Womenâ€s team?

A. On October 6, Suzie Bates played her 350th ODI match with the New Zealand Womenâ€s team against South Africa in the 2025 ODI Womenâ€s World Cup.

Q. Has the South African Womenâ€s team ever won the ODI Womenâ€s World Cup?

A. The South African Womenâ€s team has never been able to win the ODI Womenâ€s World Cup.

Q. Has the New Zealand Womenâ€s team ever won the ODI Womenâ€s World Cup?
A. The New Zealand Womenâ€s team has won the ODI Womenâ€s World Cup once in 2000.Â

Q. Which team has won the most ODI Womenâ€s World Cups?
A. The Australian Womenâ€s team has won the most ODI Womenâ€s World Cups; they have won this tournament seven times.Â

Q. Who is the current captain of the South African Womenâ€s team?

A. Laura Wolvaardt is the current captain of the South African Womenâ€s team in the 2025 ODI Womenâ€s World Cup.

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South Africa responded to their crushing defeat by England with an impressive six-wicket victory over New Zealand at the World Cup in Indore.

Having been skittled for 69 and beaten by 10 wickets in their tournament opener on Friday, the Proteas dismissed New Zealand for 241 and cruised to their target in 40.5 overs in a remarkable turnaround in fortunes.

Tazmin Brits, one of the 10 South Africa players to make a single-figure score last week, hit a brilliant 101 – her fourth one-day international century in five innings and fifth this year.

Brits was bowled two balls after reaching her century with 47 runs needed, and Marizanne Kapp and Anneke Bosch also departed chasing a net run-rate boost, but Sune Luus, who put on 159 for the second wicket with Brits, finished 81 not out to seal a commanding victory.

New Zealand, in contrast, were lacklustre, with bat, ball and in the field.

After choosing to bat rather than inserting South Africa on the back of their England collapse, they chewed by 48 dot balls in a timid powerplay.

Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday upped the ante with a partnership of 86 from 75 balls through the middle but the dismissal of Halliday in the 39th over sparked a collapse of seven wickets for 44 runs in 59 balls from 187-3 as left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba took 4-40.

Devine was bowled for 85 in the 45th over, ending hope of a big finish, while her side later gifted 19 wides and leaked runs with misfields.

It leaves New Zealand, last year’s T20 World Cup champions, off the pace set by Australia, India and England early in this competition, with only the top four progressing from the group stage.

South Africa look the far more likely contenders.

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Australia vs New Zealand meet in the third and final T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on October 4, 2025, with the series still alive after Australiaâ€s opening win and the second match being washed out. The match will begin at 11:45 AM IST and will decide the trophy.Â

The two teams have met 21 times in T20 internationals, with Australia holding the advantage through 14 victories, New Zealand winning 5, one game tied, and one abandoned. The Bay Oval is well-known for having one of the flattest and highest-scoring T20 fields, with average scores of 180+. Bowlers can also find help on this pitch under the lights, but chasing teams typically have the upper hand, so another high-scoring match is anticipated.

Among the standout performers, Mitchell Marsh has scored 367 runs against New Zealand in 11 innings, while Devon Conway has 348 runs in 8 innings at an average of 58.00. Marcus Stoinis has contributed 155 runs in his outings against the Australians. On the bowling side, Adam Zampa leads with 12 wickets in 13 innings, Hazlewood has 7 in 5 matches with excellent economy, and Marsh has added 3 wickets in 4 innings. Tim Robinsonâ€s form at Bay Oval is exceptional, with 158 runs in three innings, while Jacob Duffy has taken 11 wickets in four matches at the venue.

Australia vs New Zealand: Head to Head

New Zealand and Australia have faced each other 20 times in T20 internationals. Out of these matches, New Zealand has won 5, while Australia has claimed 14 victories, with 1 match ending without a result. The rivalry began on February 17, 2005, when they played their first-ever T20I, and the most recent meeting came on October 1, 2025.

Matches Played20NZ Won5AUS Won14Tied / No Results1First-ever FixtureFebruary 17, 2005Most-recent FixtureOctober 1, 2025

Australia vs New Zealand: Predicted Playing 11

The series is on the line for the New Zealand vs Australia third T20I at Bay Oval. The likely New Zealand playing XI will include Tim Seifert as wicketkeeper, Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, captain Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Matt Henry, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy.

Australiaâ€s predicted XI features Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh at the top, followed by Matthew Short, Tim David, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.

The full New Zealand squad also lists Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, and Ben Sears in addition to the expected XI. Australiaâ€s squad includes Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Josh Philippe as extra options alongside the main XI.

New Zealand’s Playing XIAustraliaâ€s Playing XITim Seifert (wk)Mitchell Marsh (c)Devon ConwayTravis HeadTim RobinsonMatthew ShortDaryl MitchellTim DavidMark ChapmanAlex Carey (wk)Bevon JacobsMarcus StoinisMichael Bracewell (c)Mitchell OwenZakary FoulkesSean AbbottKyle JamiesonXavier BartlettMatt HenryAdam ZampaJacob DuffyJosh Hazlewood

Australia vs New Zealand: Predicted Player of the Match

In the build-up to the decider for Australia vs New Zealand at Bay Oval, Travis Head stands out as the predicted top batter for Australia. The left-handed opener scored 31 from 18 balls in the series opener. If he maintains that momentum, he could provide the platform for a big score, which will put the game entirely in favor of the Australian team, which will ultimately make him the player of the match for the T20I series finale.

Australia vs New Zealand: Pitch condition

The pitch at Bay Oval for Australia vs New Zealand has been good for batting, as seen in the first match, and is expected to behave similarly in the third game. However, conditions are also favorable for fast bowlers early on due to the breeze and swing on offer, making the opening overs challenging for batters. Spinners may not find much help from the surface, but they can make use of the strong winds to their advantage, as Adam Zampa did in the opening T20I. Batters will need to negotiate the first few overs with caution, after which scoring on this pitch becomes easier.

Australia vs New Zealand: Weather report

The weather forecast for the New Zealand vs Australia third T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, predicts a 71% chance of rain on Friday, with the temperature ranging between 16°C and 17°C. This could cause interruptions in play. For the third T20I, the toss will be crucial, with the side winning it likely to prefer bowling first and restricting the opposition to around 180–190. For the team New Zealand, it is a must win match to tie the series, while Australia will look to seal the series with back-to-back wins.

Australia vs New Zealand: Where to watch

The third and final match of the New Zealand vs Australia series will be played on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The toss is scheduled for 11:15 AM IST, and the first ball will be bowled at 11:45 AM IST. In India, the live telecast of the match will be shown on the Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available through the SonyLIV app and website.

Australia vs New Zealand: Records that can be broken

Several milestones are within reach in the New Zealand vs Australia match. Tim David needs 54 runs to complete 1,000 T20I runs; Tim Seifert is 51 runs short of 500 T20I runs in 2025, and Marsh is six sixes away from completing 100 in the format. Stoinis requires five more wickets to reach 50, while James Neesham is close to a double milestone of 1,000 runs and 50 wickets in T20 internationals.

Australia vs New Zealand match prediction: Who Will Emerge As the Winner?

For the third and final match of New Zealand vs Australia, based on the recent performances of both teams, the Australian team is likely to win their last T20I match against New Zealand. However, the toss will likely decide the outcome. A New Zealand toss win could tilt the match their way, but if Australia wins the toss, they remain favorites to win and seal the series.

At Bay Oval, history favors the side batting first, with 11 wins out of 15 matches. However, teams winning the toss have usually preferred to bowl first in recent games.

If New Zealand wins the toss and chooses to bowl, Australia is expected to post around 175–185, and in that case, New Zealand has the edge to chase successfully. If Australia wins the toss and bowls, New Zealand may end up around 170–180, which makes Australia the stronger side to clinch the game.

FAQs.

Q. Where in India can I watch the New Zealand vs. Australia T20 match?

A. In India, the SonyLIV app and website will stream the game live.

Q. Where will the Australia vs. New Zealand cricket be played in 2025?

A. The Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand, is the venue for all games.

Q. Is Australia eligible to compete in WTC 2025?

A. Yes, Australia’s 3-1 victory over India in the Border-Gavaskar series earned them a spot in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final.

Q. In 2025, who will be the top batsman for New Zealand?

A. In 2025, Kane Williamson is the best batsman for New Zealand.

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Ashleigh Gardner played a match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten century, as the defending champions thrashed New Zealand by 89 runs (PTI Photo) Australiaâ€s seasoned all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner played a match-winning innings, scoring an unbeaten century, as the defending champions thrashed New Zealand by 89 runs in their ICC Womenâ€s World Cup opener on Wednesday. Gardnerâ€s 115-run knock came off just 77 balls and marked her second ODI century, rescuing Australia from a middle-order wobble and helping them post a formidable 326 all out in 49.3 overs after electing to bat first.The Australian bowling attack, led by Annabel Sutherland (3/26) and supported by the spin duo of Alana King (2/44) and Sophie Molineux (3/25), then restricted New Zealand to 237 in 43.2 overs, securing a comprehensive win.New Zealand captain Sophie Devine fought valiantly, scoring 111 off 112 balls, featuring 12 fours and three sixes, but the chase of 327 proved beyond the White Ferns. The visitors suffered an early collapse, losing two wickets without scoring in the first 1.3 overs, including a run-out mix-up between Georgia Plimmer and Suzie Bates.Despite some resistance from Devine and Brooke Halliday (28), who added 52 for the fourth wicket, New Zealand struggled to keep pace with the required run rate. By the 35th over, they were 164/5, needing over 10 runs per over. Devineâ€s partnership with Isabella Gaze offered glimpses of hope, but the effort fell short as Devine was dismissed in the 43rd over.Australiaâ€s innings had begun brightly, with Alyssa Healy (19) and Phoebe Litchfield (45) providing a brisk start, though early wickets brought the team to 113/4 by the 19th over. Gardner then took control, building crucial partnerships of 64 with Tahlia McGrath (26) and 69 with Kim Garth (38), steering Australia to a strong total.From 252/7 after 40 overs, Australia added 74 more runs, eventually being bowled out in the 50th over. Jess Kerr claimed three late wickets for New Zealand, but the target had long been out of reach.Gardnerâ€s commanding innings and a disciplined bowling performance ensured Australia began their World Cup title defense in emphatic fashion, sending a strong message to the competition.

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New Zealand’s ODI form has been uninspiring in the build up to the World Cup.

Since exiting in the group stage in 2022, they’ve won 11 of their 29 matches, including losing seven of their past 10 completed outings, and haven’t played an official ODI since March.

But while head coach Ben Sawyer acknowledges Australia, India, and England – the three sides ahead of them in the ICC rankings – are deservedly favourites, he isn’t concerned by New Zealand’s form or comparative inconsistency.

Speaking to BBC World Service’s Stumped podcast, Sawyer said: “They’re the three standouts, that’s my opinion.

“But the beauty of a World Cup is that you’ve only got to beat each of those teams once, and on some occasions, you only have to beat them on the final day.

“We think we can beat anyone on our day.”

Like Kerr, Sawyer doesn’t mind the lack of external expectation on his side, stating “that’s the way the Kiwis like it”, but he’s less enthusiastic about the ‘underdog’ tag following a “profound message” from former Australia women and England men head coach Matthew Mott before the 2024 final.

“He said, ‘don’t go into this final as underdogs, you want to attack from the front’,” recalls Sawyer.

“I remember sitting there that morning, we sat and watched every boundary and every wicket we’d taken, every catch we’d taken, and it was like we’ve done this, and we’ve just got to repeat this.

“There is that element of enjoying an underdog status but there’s also times when you’ve got to be out in front. It was time to puff your chest out a bit and get out in front.”

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