Sutherland special secures Aussies another whitewash
The Kiwis fought back during their pursuit of Australia's 4-180 courtesy of a quick-fire 99-run stand between Amelia Kerr and Maddy Green.
After being 4-54, Green (62 off 35) and Kerr (66 off 47) smashed New Zealand to 5-153 in the 18th over, needing an achievable 28 off 14 balls.
But Green's departure ahead of Sutherland's final over opened the door for the Aussie superstar to ice the game.
Sutherland removed Jess Kerr and Polly Inglis in successive balls before taking the crucial wicket of Amelia Kerr with the final ball of her spell.
The Belinda Clark Medal winner (4-35 off four) had been expensive prior to that over but fought back to all but guarantee the eight-run victory.
The Aussies had 4-180 to defend after emerging star Georgia Voll made New Zealand pay for its dropped chances.
The opener made an early statement, hitting her second ball for six, before she was dropped five times.
The 21-year-old made the Kiwis pay the ultimate price, going on to strike a Twenty20 career-best 75.
Voll packed eight fours and one six into her 57-ball stay which was supported by a powerful cameo from champion Ellyse Perry (32no from just 19) late in the innings.
Voll and the Aussies showed a particular liking for both Kerr sisters, hitting 80 runs in the star duo's eight overs.
The series sweep follows the Aussies' historic 16-0 Ashes whitewash of England in January.
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