New Zealand team suffered a 71-run loss in the first ODI on 13 March 2020 in Sydney.

The news release by the Cricket.com.au and the ESPN confirms that Australia won against New Zealand by 71 runs in the first ODI.

The news release by the Cricket.com.au and the ESPN confirms that Australia won against New Zealand by 71 runs in the first ODI.First of the three matches of one-day international cricket played on March 13, 2020, between Australia and New Zealand. Australia won the first ODI by 71 runs, and it was played behind the closed doors at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, and remaining ODI matches were called off due to concerns over coronavirus pandemic. All the New Zealand cricketers and support staff members were kept on self-isolation for 14 days after returning from their aborted Australia tour, as per government instruction.

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