Former Bashley star Luke Ronchi claimed a crucial stumping as New Zealand clinched a second successive win at the World T20 - by beating Australia.

Ronchi, who played for Bash from 1999-2001, stumped Australia captain Steve Smith for six off the slow left-arm of Mitchell Santer as the Black Caps successfully defended 142-8.

The 34 year-old, who made an unbeaten 21 and produced two stumpings as the Kiwis stunned India in the tournament's opening game, was out for six as New Zealand were restricted to what seemed a modest target.

Ex-Hampshire stars Glenn Maxwell (3-0-18-2) and Shane Watson (4-0-22-1) had impressed with the ball. 

But they were out for 22 and 13 respectively as Australia limped to 134-9 in reply.

Watson was one of  three victims for left-armer Mitchell McLenaghan (3-17), as was Ageas Bowl academy alumnus Ashton Agar (9).