Aussies make it four in a row

Michael Clarke and Mike Hussey both benefited from missed chances to score half-centuries in Australia's two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the fifth tri-series one-day international yesterday. Clarke was dropped twice in his 75 and Hussey escaped...

Michael Clarke and Mike Hussey both benefited from missed chances to score half-centuries in Australia's two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the fifth tri-series one-day international yesterday.

Clarke was dropped twice in his 75 and Hussey escaped a run out chance in an unbeaten 65 that guided Australia to their victory target of 219 with eight balls to spare.

Australia's win was their fourth from as many matches in the triangular competition that includes England and left New Zealand winless after the games. Craig McMillan smashed 89 with the bat to help the Kiwis recover from a disastrous start and post a respectable score of 218 before the bowlers ripped through the Australian order to leave the world champions reeling at 77-4.

The next game of the series is at Adelaide tomorrow when New Zealand play England. Australia's next match is against England on Friday.

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