Some explosive late hitting by Craig Trindall and a solid half-century by Tony Clark have been the driving force behind Australia's comfortable 50-run victory against New Zealand in game two of the Over 50's Spirit of Cricket Festivale at Wentworth.

Sent in to bat after losing the toss at McLeod Oval, Australia's promising start was stifled by two early run outs and losing wickets at regular intervals before Clark and Trindall lifted them to