Star Black Caps batsman Devon Conway has been ruled out of Monday's T20 World Cup final after sustaining a broken hand during his side's semifinal victory over England.
Conway played a crucial role in the England win, scoring 46 from 38 balls and setting a platform for Jimmy Neesham and Daryl Mitchell's match-winning partnership.
However, in a fit of anger at his dismissal, Conway struck his own bat immediately after been given out and broke his hand in the process - with an X-ray on Friday confirming a break to his right hand's fifth metacarpal.
It's a massive blow for the side. Conway has averaged 50.16 with the bat since making his debut in 2020 and, crucially, he has a great record against final-opponent Australia.
Conway has five career innings against Australia against whom he averages 48, with a high-score of 99 not out. This against a side the Black Caps have struggled against over the past few years.