New Zealand has blown Australia away 41‑16 in the final of the Fast5 Netball World Series in Melbourne.
New Zealand sharp shooter Maria Tutaia was on fire and collected 27 personal points, including five three‑pointers.
Australia was the favourite heading into the final after reaching the decider undefeated and beating New Zealand 32‑29 in their electrifying pool game on Saturday night.
Fast5 Ferns captain Tutaia has also announced her retirement from Fast5 Netball.
Tutaia was the tournament’s second‑highest scoring player with 129 points.
Fast5 is the shorter version of Netball.
The 26‑minute matches feature five players per side, multiple‑point shots and power plays.
Source: Radio NZ
