Matthew Wade labelled Grant Elliott a "f***ing coward" on Monday night as cricket's friendly rivalry became hostile.
Mitch Marsh's contentious dismissal was the turning point and talking point of New Zealand's 55-run win in Hamilton, where they claimed a 2-1 ODI series win over Australia.
However, Wade's run-in with NZ allrounder Elliott was the most heated moment of the match.
The Australian keeper seemingly took exception to something Elliott said as Marsh was marching off Seddon Park.
"Only a f***ing coward sledges people when they walk off," Wade quipped, with stump microphones picking up the remark.
Elliott responded "Wadey, love your work buddy" before umpire Ian Gould restored order.
Elliott was one of the Black Caps' batsmen who received a verbal sendoff in last year's World Cup final against Australia.
Wade was out for 17 as the visitors crumbled after Marsh was controversially caught and bowled on 41.
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