And even though you don't live our way,you shouldn't be surprised that the WA Media and Public are parochially and enthusiastically going along for the ride.
NZ 9/117 off 20 overs (C. de Grandhomme 38, A. Tye 4-23, B. Stanlake 3-15) defeated by AUS (target 95 off 15) 3/96 off 11.3 overs (C. Lynn 44, G. Maxwell 40*, T. Bout 2-14)
Surely Billy Stanlake has a Test future. FMD he can bowl some wicked stuff.
ENG 9/155 off 20 overs (D. Malan 50, G. Maxwell 3-10, A. Agar 2-15) defeated by AUS 5/161 off 18.3 overs (G. Maxwell 103*, D. Short 30, D. Willey 3-28)
ENG 7/137 off 20 overs (J. Buttler 46, S. Billings 29, K. Richardson 3-33, B. Stanlake 2-28) defeated by AUS 3/138 (G. Maxwell 39, D. Short 36*, C. Lynn 31, C. Jordan 2-26)
It was funny watching the TAB Fly put his last $ on Chris Lynn for Australian top scorer,watch him get out and hoping Maxy and Shorty get out for 30,hoping Australia still Win.
Shoudda seen the look on his face when Maxy Smashed his way too and past 31.
That was compounded by Sydney FC smashing a 4th goal past Melbourne Heart to take the score past his margin.
NZ 6/243 off 20 overs (M. Guptill 105, C. Munro 76, K. Richardson 2-40, A. Tye 2-64) defeated by AUS 5/245 off 18.5 overs (D. Short 76, D. Warner 59, A. Finch 36*, G. Maxwell 31)
NZ 9/150 off 20 overs (R. Taylor 43, C. Munro 29, A. Agar 3-27, K. Richardson 2-30, A. Tye 2-30) defeated by AUS D/L Method 3-121 off 14.4 overs (D. Short 50, D. Warner 25)