Sunday, February 15, 2009

Australia’s thrilling 1-run T20 win over New Zealand


SYDNEY: Australia defeated New Zealand by only one run In a sensational finish in the solitary Twenty20 International here at the SCG on Sunday.

Australia won the toss in this interesting match and batted first. They made 150 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs.

David Hussey was the top-scorer with 41 off 39 balls. He hit one four and one six.

Chasing 151 to win, New Zealand lost two early wickets to Peter Siddle but as the innings progressed they were looking on top. Brendon McCullum was the main destroyer who smashed 61 from 47 balls with five ofurs and two sixes.

However, the Kiwi batsmen after taking 20 in the penultimate over. unfortunately failed to make 14 runs required in the final over from Nathan Bracken. They finished on 149 losing the match by just one run.

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