Get Ball by Ball Commentary of Australia vs New Zealand 4th ODI 2009

Hussey brothers make sure that the series goes to Brisbane with everything to play for. They were helped in good part by Haddin too

After the dismissal of Haddin, it seemed that the Kiwis had the upper hand but the partnership between the Hussey brothers dashed all the hopes of a victory and it will be all down to the final match in Brisbane on Friday. Hold on for a few minutes for the presentation

Michael Hussey compliments Ferguson for his coolness under pressure and also compliments his brother on his good knock.

Vettori says "It was disappointing not to get to a total we expected. It will be everything to play for in Brisbane. It will be pretty exciting"

Ponting is happy that his bowlers did a good job in restricting the Kiwi batsmen bar the batting Powerplay and is pretty appreciative of Michael Hussey and Michael Clarke.

David Hussey is the Man of the match and he admits he was nervous after the Haddin dismissal. He is thankful that his brother calmed the nerves and allowed him a free hand.

Join us on Friday for the decider in Brisbane. Till then, good night from all of us at Cricinfo

48.2

Mills to MEK Hussey, SIX, full toss on the off stump. Hussey, lofts it high over mid-on and it bounces on the ropes. Thus Hussey finishes the match off in style

48.1

Mills to MEK Hussey, no run, fuller on the off stump. Hussey, drives it to mid-on

Kyle Mills to bowl what can be the last over of the match

END OF OVER:
48 | 5 Runs | AUS: 241/4 (4 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 5.02, RRR: 2.00)

Callum Ferguson13 (11b)
Michael Hussey69 (69b)

Tim Southee10-0-61-1
Grant Elliott9-0-47-0

47.6

Southee to Ferguson, FOUR, fuller on the middle stump. Ferguson, elegantly flicks it to deep midwicket for a boundary

47.5

Southee to Ferguson, no run, full outside the off stump. Ferguson's bat hits the ground and the fielders go up in appeal but these can't be given

47.4

Southee to Ferguson, no run, short outside the off stump. Ferguson looks to pull it away but gets a leading edge to mid-off

47.3

Southee to MEK Hussey, 1 run, fuller outside the off stump. Hussey, drives it to mid-off for a single

47.2

Southee to MEK Hussey, no run, fuller on the leg stump. Hussey, pushes it to midwicket

47.1

Southee to MEK Hussey, no run, outside off, Hussey comes forward and defends

END OF OVER:
47 | 9 Runs | AUS: 236/4 (9 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 5.02, RRR: 3.00)

Callum Ferguson9 (8b)
Michael Hussey68 (66b)

Grant Elliott9-0-47-0
Tim Southee9-0-56-1

46.6

Elliott to Ferguson, FOUR, fuller outside the off stump. Ferguson, drives it past the diving mid-off fielder for a boundary. No justice left in the world as Ferguson was plumb in front three deliveries back

46.5

Elliott to MEK Hussey, 1 run, fuller outside the off stump. Hussey, drives it to mid-off for a single

46.4

Elliott to Ferguson, 1 run, fuller on the off stump. Ferguson, pushes it to midwicket for a single

46.3

Elliott to Ferguson, no run, outside the off stump. Ferguson is hit on the back leg and that would have gone onto hit the stumps. Umpire Davis does not want to give it

46.2

Elliott to MEK Hussey, 1 run, on the middle stump. Hussey, pushes it to deep midwicket for a single

46.1

Elliott to MEK Hussey, 2 runs, full-toss on the off stump. Hussey, pushes it to the left of long-on fielder and runs across for a couple

Elliot comes back into the attack

END OF OVER:
46 | 7 Runs | AUS: 227/4 (18 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 4.93, RRR: 4.50)

Michael Hussey64 (63b)
Callum Ferguson4 (5b)

Tim Southee9-0-56-1
Iain O'Brien10-0-54-2

37 runs have come of the batting Powerplay

45.6

Southee to MEK Hussey, 1 run, fuller on the leg stump. Hussey pushes it to Vettori at mid-on and sets off for a quick single. It was made possible by the fact that Vettori fumbled

45.5

Southee to Ferguson, 1 run, short outside the off stump. Ferguson cuts it to sweeper cover for a single

45.4

Southee to MEK Hussey, 3 runs, full-toss on the leg stump. Hussey turns it away to fine-leg for three runs

45.3

Southee to Ferguson, 1 run, short outside the off stump. Ferguson gets the cut shot right and gets a single

45.2

Southee to Ferguson, no run, good length delivery outside the off stump. Ferguson looks to cut it away but is beaten by the cut

45.1

Southee to MEK Hussey, 1 run, outside the off stump. Hussey, drives it to extra cover for a single

Australia INNINGS		R	B
BJ Haddin	run out	43	67
MJ Clarke	caught	14	19
RT Ponting	caught	15	27
DJ Hussey	bowled	79	96
MEK Hussey	not out	75	71
CJ Ferguson	not out	13	11
CL White
JR Hopes
MG Johnson
NW Bracken
BW Hilfenhaus
EXTRAS	(lb 1, w 6, nb 1)
TOTAL	247 (4 wkts; 48.2 ovs)

New Zealand BOWLING	O	M	R	W	Econ
KD Mills	9.2	2	30	0	3.21	(1w)
TG Southee	10.0	0	61	1	6.10	(1nb, 1w)
IE O'Brien	10.0	0	54	2	5.40
DL Vettori	10.0	0	54	0	5.40
GD Elliott	9.0	0	47	0	5.22	(2w)

Wkt	Runs	Players
1st	29	BJ Haddin	MJ Clarke
2nd	28	RT Ponting	BJ Haddin
3rd	44	BJ Haddin	DJ Hussey
4th	115	MEK Hussey	DJ Hussey
5th	31	MEK Hussey	CJ Ferguson

END OF OVER:
48 | 5 Runs | AUS: 241/4 (4 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 5.02, RRR: 2.00)

END OF OVER:
47 | 9 Runs | AUS: 236/4 (9 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 5.02, RRR: 3.00)

END OF OVER:
46 | 7 Runs | AUS: 227/4 (18 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 4.93, RRR: 4.50)

Match Coverage

Hussey brothers help Australia level series

Australia 2nd innings Partnerships

END OF OVER:48 | 5 Runs | AUS: 241/4 (4 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 5.02, RRR: 2.00)

END OF OVER:47 | 9 Runs | AUS: 236/4 (9 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 5.02, RRR: 3.00)

END OF OVER:46 | 7 Runs | AUS: 227/4 (18 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 4.93, RRR: 4.50)

Hussey brothers help Australia level series

END OF OVER:
48 | 5 Runs | AUS: 241/4 (4 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 5.02, RRR: 2.00)

END OF OVER:
47 | 9 Runs | AUS: 236/4 (9 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 5.02, RRR: 3.00)

END OF OVER:
46 | 7 Runs | AUS: 227/4 (18 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 4.93, RRR: 4.50)