Steve Smith smashed his 12th ODI hundred while the bowlers starred as Australia completed a 3-0 sweep of New Zealand for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy with a thrilling 25-run win in the third and final match of the series at Cairns on Sunday. There was no fairy-tale finish with the bat for captain Aaron Finch, playing in his final ODI match. But he was able to sign off from a 50-over career with a victory, thanks to Smith`s 105, with 52 from Marnus Labuschagne and 42 not out from Alex Carey giving him ample support as Australia made 267/5. Then, Australia`s bowlers, led by Mitchell Starc`s 3/60, put in a collective, spirited effort to thwart a challenge from New Zealand`s middle-order and bowl out the visitors for 242.

The 25-run win takes Australia to the second spot in the ICC Men`s Cricket World Cup Super League points table with 120 points. They are now five points behind England, who sit on top of the standings with 125 points. Pushed into batting first, Finch`s stay at the crease in his final ODI match lasted only 13 balls, with Tim Southee shattering his stumps. The Australia captain walked off the field to resounding applause from the crowd.

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