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Australia closed on a first appearance in a Champions Trophy final after ending a New Zealand rearguard action. Australia secured a first appearance in a Champions Trophy final with a 34-run victory over New Zealand in Mohali.
Chasing 241 for victory in Mohali, the Kiwis tumbled to 35-6, Glenn McGrath taking 3-22 in a 10-over spell. Chasing 241 for victory, the Kiwis tumbled to 35-6, Glenn McGrath taking 3-22 in a 10-over spell.
Jacob Oram and Daniel Vettori (79) shared a seventh-wicket stand of 103 but when Oram was stumped for 43 Vettori was left with little support. Jacob Oram (43) and Daniel Vettori (79) shared a seventh-wicket stand of 103 and the lower order kept thrashing boundaries to make the Aussies sweat.
Ricky Ponting and Andrew Symonds both hit 58 as Australia posted 240-9, Kyle Mills taking 4-38 for New Zealand.Ricky Ponting and Andrew Symonds both hit 58 as Australia posted 240-9, Kyle Mills taking 4-38 for New Zealand.
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AUSTRALIA WIN BY 34 RUNS
46th over: WICKET New Zealand 206 all out (Mills c Gilchrist b Lee 21) Mills tries to heave away the paceman again but edges behind this time and the world champions - a bit later than we all thought - are in the final of this tournament for the first time.
46th over: Mills gives himself room to thrash Lee through the off-side for another boundary.
45th over (200-9): After several swishes Bond eventually makes contact and carves Johnson over extra-cover to bring up 200.
44th over (194-9): Mills launches two savage blows to pummel Symonds down the ground and a long way over cow corner for six. Maybe this isn't over just yet!
43rd over: WICKET New Zealand 180-9 (Vettori b Johnson 79) Vettori's 103-ball defiance comes to an end when he backs away and the ball bounces off his pads into the stumps. He is devastated but the blame lies with the top order, which folded alarmingly.43rd over: WICKET New Zealand 180-9 (Vettori b Johnson 79) Vettori's 103-ball defiance comes to an end when he backs away and the ball bounces off his pads into the stumps. He is devastated but the blame lies with the top order, which folded alarmingly.
43rd over: This time Symonds' throw is off-target - Vettori was well short if that hit. New Zealand desperately need regular boundaries but they are proving hard to come by.43rd over: This time Symonds' throw is off-target - Vettori was well short if that hit. New Zealand desperately need regular boundaries but they are proving hard to come by.
42nd over (178-8): Vettori pushes hard for a second off Symonds and looks like being run out by yards but the throw to the bowler is wayward and they end up getting three.42nd over (178-8): Vettori pushes hard for a second off Symonds and looks like being run out by yards but the throw to the bowler is wayward and they end up getting three.
41st over (172-8): Watson sends down a slow bouncer but Vettori is not fooled, waiting before putting it away for his seventh boundary. A heave down to cow corner earns him three more.41st over (172-8): Watson sends down a slow bouncer but Vettori is not fooled, waiting before putting it away for his seventh boundary. A heave down to cow corner earns him three more.
40th over (164-8): It will take something even more extraordinary than the comeback from 35-6 for the Aussies to lose this one. As well as Vettori has played, he is no big hitter, while Mills and Bond have no batting pedigree.40th over (164-8): It will take something even more extraordinary than the comeback from 35-6 for the Aussies to lose this one. As well as Vettori has played, he is no big hitter, while Mills and Bond have no batting pedigree.
39th over: WICKET New Zealand 159-8 (Franklin c Gilchrist b Watson 8) Franklin opens the face of the bat in an attempt to guide the ball down to third man but succeeds only in kissing the ball behind.39th over: WICKET New Zealand 159-8 (Franklin c Gilchrist b Watson 8) Franklin opens the face of the bat in an attempt to guide the ball down to third man but succeeds only in kissing the ball behind.
38th over (157-7): Symonds lets himself down with a full-toss which Vettori puts away to bring up 150. He then dabs the ball down deftly and Lee's dive cannot prevent it running away for four more down to third man as 12 come off the over.38th over (157-7): Symonds lets himself down with a full-toss which Vettori puts away to bring up 150. He then dabs the ball down deftly and Lee's dive cannot prevent it running away for four more down to third man as 12 come off the over.
37th over (145-7): Watson and Symonds have done a good job, limiting scoring opportunities.37th over (145-7): Watson and Symonds have done a good job, limiting scoring opportunities.
36th over: WICKET New Zealand 138-7 (Oram st Gilchrist b Symonds 43) Hopes of an unlikely win look all but dashed after Oram lunges forward to spinner Symonds but cannot get his back leg down in time. Franklin is no rabbit, but you have to fancy the Aussies to wrap up victory now.36th over: WICKET New Zealand 138-7 (Oram st Gilchrist b Symonds 43) Hopes of an unlikely win look all but dashed after Oram lunges forward to spinner Symonds but cannot get his back leg down in time. Franklin is no rabbit, but you have to fancy the Aussies to wrap up victory now.
35th over (138-6): The century partnership comes up when Vettori fends away a short delivery from Watson. This is a terrific response to a dire situation and, although it looks a stiff challenge, these two have given their side an outside chance of one of the greatest wins in ODI history.35th over (138-6): The century partnership comes up when Vettori fends away a short delivery from Watson. This is a terrific response to a dire situation and, although it looks a stiff challenge, these two have given their side an outside chance of one of the greatest wins in ODI history.
34th over (134-6): Vettori's lofted drive off Symonds helps him complete his third ODI fifty off 73 balls. He had a lifeline on five, when Hussey dropped a dolly, but he's made the most of it.34th over (134-6): Vettori's lofted drive off Symonds helps him complete his third ODI fifty off 73 balls. He had a lifeline on five, when Hussey dropped a dolly, but he's made the most of it.
33rd over (131-6): More honesty from an Aussie fielder, as Clarke says he's not sure if his catch off Oram is not cleanly taken. Watson almost pleads with him to change his mind but the fielder stands firm. What a nice chap!33rd over (131-6): More honesty from an Aussie fielder, as Clarke says he's not sure if his catch off Oram is not cleanly taken. Watson almost pleads with him to change his mind but the fielder stands firm. What a nice chap!
32nd (128-6): We have spin for the first time, with Symonds replacing Johnson. He does the job with a tidy opener.32nd (128-6): We have spin for the first time, with Symonds replacing Johnson. He does the job with a tidy opener.
31st over (126-6): Vettori does love that third-man region and he uses Watson's pace to pick up four more. Johnson gets to the ball but admits he touched the rope. This is New Zealand's best seventh-wicket ODI partnership against Australia now, beating the 89 put on by Chris Harris and Dion Nash in Auckland in 1998.31st over (126-6): Vettori does love that third-man region and he uses Watson's pace to pick up four more. Johnson gets to the ball but admits he touched the rope. This is New Zealand's best seventh-wicket ODI partnership against Australia now, beating the 89 put on by Chris Harris and Dion Nash in Auckland in 1998.
30th over (120-6): Oram pulls Johnson fiercely for two to take the partnership up to 80 and, after another good over for the Kiwis, drinks are taken - it didn't look like we'd get this far earlier.30th over (120-6): Oram pulls Johnson fiercely for two to take the partnership up to 80 and, after another good over for the Kiwis, drinks are taken - it didn't look like we'd get this far earlier.
29th over (113-6): Oram and Vettori keep the scoreboard ticking along and, suddenly, from facing capitulation, New Zealand are almost halfway there.29th over (113-6): Oram and Vettori keep the scoreboard ticking along and, suddenly, from facing capitulation, New Zealand are almost halfway there.
"When we collapsed for 74 against Australia in Wellington in 1982, there was a deathly hush in our dressing room - we'd lost the series 2-1. The chairman of selectors came in and said: 'Well fellas, there are likely to be a few changes after this. I'll be going - but a few of you will go before me'." Former New Zealand skipper Jeremy Coney recalls a chastening experience"When we collapsed for 74 against Australia in Wellington in 1982, there was a deathly hush in our dressing room - we'd lost the series 2-1. The chairman of selectors came in and said: 'Well fellas, there are likely to be a few changes after this. I'll be going - but a few of you will go before me'." Former New Zealand skipper Jeremy Coney recalls a chastening experience
28th over (109-6): Vettori cleverly uses the pace of Johnson to guide the ball down to third man and move to 35. He and Oram are keeping up with the required rate.28th over (109-6): Vettori cleverly uses the pace of Johnson to guide the ball down to third man and move to 35. He and Oram are keeping up with the required rate.
27th over (102-6): Another milestone is reached by the Kiwis - they move up to 100.27th over (102-6): Another milestone is reached by the Kiwis - they move up to 100.
26th over (96-6): Vettori drives Johnson firmly down the ground for his third boundary and, although talk of a stunning win needs to be tempered, the Australians will be getting irritated by this.26th over (96-6): Vettori drives Johnson firmly down the ground for his third boundary and, although talk of a stunning win needs to be tempered, the Australians will be getting irritated by this.
25th over (90-6): Ponting isn't enjoying the entertainment and brings back Lee in the hope of polishing off the lower order. The speedster's biggest problem has been flies getting into his eyes.25th over (90-6): Ponting isn't enjoying the entertainment and brings back Lee in the hope of polishing off the lower order. The speedster's biggest problem has been flies getting into his eyes.
24th over (86-6): A single off Johnson takes the partnerhip to 50 off 56 balls. Both batsmen have had luck but made the most of it to play very well.24th over (86-6): A single off Johnson takes the partnerhip to 50 off 56 balls. Both batsmen have had luck but made the most of it to play very well.
23rd over (84-6): Vettori clips Bracken through backward square-leg for four before Oram drives handsomely down the ground and over cover as the runs start flowing - 15 from that over. The crowd are loving this.23rd over (84-6): Vettori clips Bracken through backward square-leg for four before Oram drives handsomely down the ground and over cover as the runs start flowing - 15 from that over. The crowd are loving this.
"My team for that Test would be: Hayden, Langer, Ponting, Martyn, Hussey, Clarke, Gilchrist, Lee, Warne, Johnson, McGrath. They may well go with Watson at six but I'm not convinced about him as an all-rounder at Test level and if he isn't going to bowl much, there's no contest with Clarke as a batsman." Former Australia captain Ian Chappell"My team for that Test would be: Hayden, Langer, Ponting, Martyn, Hussey, Clarke, Gilchrist, Lee, Warne, Johnson, McGrath. They may well go with Watson at six but I'm not convinced about him as an all-rounder at Test level and if he isn't going to bowl much, there's no contest with Clarke as a batsman." Former Australia captain Ian Chappell
22nd over (69-6): Johnson, who looks increasingly likely to make his Test debut against England in Brisbane three weeks tomorrow, comes on and is flicked through mid-wicket by Oram for four. No record low total today for the Kiwis.22nd over (69-6): Johnson, who looks increasingly likely to make his Test debut against England in Brisbane three weeks tomorrow, comes on and is flicked through mid-wicket by Oram for four. No record low total today for the Kiwis.
21st over (61-6): The seventh-wicket pair inch closer to that mark of 64 with more sensible batting. Bracken continues to find movement through the air.21st over (61-6): The seventh-wicket pair inch closer to that mark of 64 with more sensible batting. Bracken continues to find movement through the air.
20th over (57-6): McGrath's smile is more rueful than gleeful this time as Vettori chops through where third slip would have been for four. The great paceman finishes with magnificent figures of 10-2-22-3 - he was just too good for the New Zealand top order.20th over (57-6): McGrath's smile is more rueful than gleeful this time as Vettori chops through where third slip would have been for four. The great paceman finishes with magnificent figures of 10-2-22-3 - he was just too good for the New Zealand top order.
19th over (52-6): The first mistake in the field from the Aussies as Hussey spills an easy chance when Bracken again finds the edge. Oram then lifts the ball high over mid-wicket for four to add to the bowler's frustration.19th over (52-6): The first mistake in the field from the Aussies as Hussey spills an easy chance when Bracken again finds the edge. Oram then lifts the ball high over mid-wicket for four to add to the bowler's frustration.
19th over: Vettori pushes at Bracken but the ball bounces just in front of Ponting this time. The next ball shapes away beautifully and is too good for the left-hander to get a touch to.19th over: Vettori pushes at Bracken but the ball bounces just in front of Ponting this time. The next ball shapes away beautifully and is too good for the left-hander to get a touch to.
18th over (47-6): McGrath is really enjoying himself as he sends down dot ball after dot ball.18th over (47-6): McGrath is really enjoying himself as he sends down dot ball after dot ball.
17th over (46-6): Oram is a powerful fellow and he hits the first boundary since the fourth over with a meaty drive wide of bowler Bracken.17th over (46-6): Oram is a powerful fellow and he hits the first boundary since the fourth over with a meaty drive wide of bowler Bracken.
16th over (39-6): A host of Bollywood stars are in attendance and a camera picks up Rishi Kapoor laughing raucously. That's a bit cruel on the Kiwis. McGrath, meanwhile, reels off another good over.16th over (39-6): A host of Bollywood stars are in attendance and a camera picks up Rishi Kapoor laughing raucously. That's a bit cruel on the Kiwis. McGrath, meanwhile, reels off another good over.
15th over (39-6): Vettori is up and running with a clip through the vacant mid-wicket region for three. It's about saving face for the Kiwis now. They won't want to suffer complete humiliation against their neighbours - though you might argue that has already happened.15th over (39-6): Vettori is up and running with a clip through the vacant mid-wicket region for three. It's about saving face for the Kiwis now. They won't want to suffer complete humiliation against their neighbours - though you might argue that has already happened.
15th over: WICKET New Zealand 35-6 (McCullum c Martyn b Bracken 1) The pitiful procession continues as McCullum spoons a catch to mid-on. New Zealand are in grave danger of making their lowest ODI total (the record is 64 against Pakistan at Sharjah in 1986).15th over: WICKET New Zealand 35-6 (McCullum c Martyn b Bracken 1) The pitiful procession continues as McCullum spoons a catch to mid-on. New Zealand are in grave danger of making their lowest ODI total (the record is 64 against Pakistan at Sharjah in 1986).
14th over: WICKET New Zealand 34-5 (Fulton b McGrath 2) "Two-metre Peter" departs in embarrassing fashion after leaving a McGrath delivery alone - a suicidal approach when you consider how much the ball has been jagging back. Drinks are taken but the Aussies will soon be cracking open some tinnies in the dressing room at this rate.14th over: WICKET New Zealand 34-5 (Fulton b McGrath 2) "Two-metre Peter" departs in embarrassing fashion after leaving a McGrath delivery alone - a suicidal approach when you consider how much the ball has been jagging back. Drinks are taken but the Aussies will soon be cracking open some tinnies in the dressing room at this rate.
14th over: Oram takes his eye off a short ball from McGrath and it flies off his shoulder towards fine-leg. This is not clever batting.14th over: Oram takes his eye off a short ball from McGrath and it flies off his shoulder towards fine-leg. This is not clever batting.
13th over (33-4): It's a case of hanging in there right now for the Kiwis but they still need to score, as hard as it is proving.13th over (33-4): It's a case of hanging in there right now for the Kiwis but they still need to score, as hard as it is proving.
12th over (31-4): McGrath loves these situations - a wounded and hapless opponent. Fulton and new man Oram look utterly shell-shocked.12th over (31-4): McGrath loves these situations - a wounded and hapless opponent. Fulton and new man Oram look utterly shell-shocked.
11th over: WICKET New Zealand 30-4 (Fleming c Ponting b Bracken 15) The fat lady can start her warm-up routine. Fleming drives loosely at the swinging ball and Ponting does the rest at slip - that was the big wicket the Aussies wanted.11th over: WICKET New Zealand 30-4 (Fleming c Ponting b Bracken 15) The fat lady can start her warm-up routine. Fleming drives loosely at the swinging ball and Ponting does the rest at slip - that was the big wicket the Aussies wanted.
11th over: A bit of relief for the beleagured New Zealanders as Bracken replaces Lee. However, he too finds plenty of swing.11th over: A bit of relief for the beleagured New Zealanders as Bracken replaces Lee. However, he too finds plenty of swing.
10th over (30-3): Bad news for England. McGrath looks better and better with each game that passes by and Fulton - nicknamed "Two-metre Peter" - is all at sea straight away against "Pigeon".10th over (30-3): Bad news for England. McGrath looks better and better with each game that passes by and Fulton - nicknamed "Two-metre Peter" - is all at sea straight away against "Pigeon".
10th over: WICKET New Zealand 30-3 (Marshall c Gilchrist b McGrath 5) McGrath may not be that quick anymore but he's a canny operator. He tempts Marshall outside off-stump and the Kiwi batsman nicks behind to Gilchrist. Fleming needs to score big or his side is heading home.10th over: WICKET New Zealand 30-3 (Marshall c Gilchrist b McGrath 5) McGrath may not be that quick anymore but he's a canny operator. He tempts Marshall outside off-stump and the Kiwi batsman nicks behind to Gilchrist. Fleming needs to score big or his side is heading home.
9th over (30-2): Lee is considerably quicker than his venerable new-ball partner, but Marshall appears to have come to terms with his pace.9th over (30-2): Lee is considerably quicker than his venerable new-ball partner, but Marshall appears to have come to terms with his pace.
8th over (27-2): Marshall also looks unhappy against the pace of Lee but finds McGrath more manageable, driving down the ground for two.8th over (27-2): Marshall also looks unhappy against the pace of Lee but finds McGrath more manageable, driving down the ground for two.
7th over: WICKET New Zealand 20-2 (Astle b Lee 0) Lee gets some late movement again and the ball crashes into the stumps via an inside edge from Astle. New Zealand are rocking - but unlike Australia they don't have real depth and class in their batting line-up.7th over: WICKET New Zealand 20-2 (Astle b Lee 0) Lee gets some late movement again and the ball crashes into the stumps via an inside edge from Astle. New Zealand are rocking - but unlike Australia they don't have real depth and class in their batting line-up.
7th over: Fleming drives firmly through the covers but the timing isn't perfect and the ball slows up before the boundary rope, keeping the left-hander down to three.7th over: Fleming drives firmly through the covers but the timing isn't perfect and the ball slows up before the boundary rope, keeping the left-hander down to three.
"McGrath's found the right length, drawing the batsman into playing and is nipping the ball away off the seam. He's constantly beating the bat and threatening to find the edge." Former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney on TMS"McGrath's found the right length, drawing the batsman into playing and is nipping the ball away off the seam. He's constantly beating the bat and threatening to find the edge." Former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney on TMS
6th over: WICKET New Zealand 16-1 (Vincent c Ponting b McGrath 1) Vincent's misery is over as he pushes forward to McGrath sees the edge go to Ponting at slip. Early problems for the Kiwis. Astle is beaten by an absolute pearler of a delivery at the end of the over.6th over: WICKET New Zealand 16-1 (Vincent c Ponting b McGrath 1) Vincent's misery is over as he pushes forward to McGrath sees the edge go to Ponting at slip. Early problems for the Kiwis. Astle is beaten by an absolute pearler of a delivery at the end of the over.
5th over (15-0): Lee is finding considerable late swing and troubles Vincent with a delivery which raps him on the pad but Koertzen rejects the lbw appeal.5th over (15-0): Lee is finding considerable late swing and troubles Vincent with a delivery which raps him on the pad but Koertzen rejects the lbw appeal.
4th over (12-0): Fleming eases some of the pressure with a flick down to fine-leg and cut to wide third man for successive boundaries off McGrath.4th over (12-0): Fleming eases some of the pressure with a flick down to fine-leg and cut to wide third man for successive boundaries off McGrath.
3rd over (4-0): Fleming gets New Zealand's first run off the bat with a single and Gilchrist does well to stop a swinging ball from Lee which brushes the pads.3rd over (4-0): Fleming gets New Zealand's first run off the bat with a single and Gilchrist does well to stop a swinging ball from Lee which brushes the pads.
2nd over (3-0): McGrath enters from the Pavilion End and appeals for lbw but the ball pitched outside off-stump to Vincent's relief. Australia give away another wide.2nd over (3-0): McGrath enters from the Pavilion End and appeals for lbw but the ball pitched outside off-stump to Vincent's relief. Australia give away another wide.
1st over (2-0): Lee opens the bowling and finds swing with his first delivery to Vincent. New Zealand get off the mark with a wide.1st over (2-0): Lee opens the bowling and finds swing with his first delivery to Vincent. New Zealand get off the mark with a wide.
INNINGS BREAKINNINGS BREAK
50th over (240-9): Bracken backs away and takes a big swipe at the last ball and it runs away to fine-leg for four. The Kiwis will be happy with their efforts, nonetheless, after staring at a huge target at one point.50th over (240-9): Bracken backs away and takes a big swipe at the last ball and it runs away to fine-leg for four. The Kiwis will be happy with their efforts, nonetheless, after staring at a huge target at one point.
50th over: WICKET Australia 236-9 (Johnson run out 3) Good work from Bond off his own bowling sees him turn and hit the stumps as Johnson attempts to scamper through.50th over: WICKET Australia 236-9 (Johnson run out 3) Good work from Bond off his own bowling sees him turn and hit the stumps as Johnson attempts to scamper through.
50th over: Bracken makes contact with a baseball-style swing and it flies away over cow corner for a mighty six. Take back what I said in the previous over!50th over: Bracken makes contact with a baseball-style swing and it flies away over cow corner for a mighty six. Take back what I said in the previous over!
49th over (229-8): Neither tail-ender looks particularly effective with willow in hand and the Kiwis will have a gettable total to chase. Mills finishes with 4-38, a great achievement against the world champions.49th over (229-8): Neither tail-ender looks particularly effective with willow in hand and the Kiwis will have a gettable total to chase. Mills finishes with 4-38, a great achievement against the world champions.
48th over (226-8): Johnson and Bracken dither over a single and the latter is fortunate to see the throw at the stumps miss - he would have been out by several yards.48th over (226-8): Johnson and Bracken dither over a single and the latter is fortunate to see the throw at the stumps miss - he would have been out by several yards.
48th over: WICKET Australia 223-8 (Lee b Bond 5) Lee misses with a heave and Bond hits to continue New Zealand's tremendous fightback. This is anyone's game right now.48th over: WICKET Australia 223-8 (Lee b Bond 5) Lee misses with a heave and Bond hits to continue New Zealand's tremendous fightback. This is anyone's game right now.
47th over: WICKET Australia 220-7 (Clarke c Vettori b Mills 14) Clarke flicks a leg-side full-toss for four but perishes next ball when he tries to heave away Mills, only to miscue to Vettori at third man. Mills has his fourth wicket and Australia are in danger of squandering their good work earlier.47th over: WICKET Australia 220-7 (Clarke c Vettori b Mills 14) Clarke flicks a leg-side full-toss for four but perishes next ball when he tries to heave away Mills, only to miscue to Vettori at third man. Mills has his fourth wicket and Australia are in danger of squandering their good work earlier.
46th over: WICKET Australia 211-6 (Symonds b Bond 58) First blood to Bond as Symonds' run-a-ball innings ends in slightly bizarre circumstances. Bond sends down a full-toss which the batsman misses and it knocks back the leg-stump.46th over: WICKET Australia 211-6 (Symonds b Bond 58) First blood to Bond as Symonds' run-a-ball innings ends in slightly bizarre circumstances. Bond sends down a full-toss which the batsman misses and it knocks back the leg-stump.
46th over: Bond comes on for the finale. This will be make-or-break, you have to believe, for his team.46th over: Bond comes on for the finale. This will be make-or-break, you have to believe, for his team.
45th over (208-5): Hesitation almost sees Symonds' innings ended, but the throw to McCullum from Oram at point isn't quick enough. Symonds then hammers Franklin to extra-cover, where Vincent cannot hold on to a chance that would be regarded as regulation at this level.45th over (208-5): Hesitation almost sees Symonds' innings ended, but the throw to McCullum from Oram at point isn't quick enough. Symonds then hammers Franklin to extra-cover, where Vincent cannot hold on to a chance that would be regarded as regulation at this level.
44th over (202-5): Oram bowls a good over this late in the piece, coming close to finding the edge of Clarke and Symonds' bats, as he finishes with 0-43.44th over (202-5): Oram bowls a good over this late in the piece, coming close to finding the edge of Clarke and Symonds' bats, as he finishes with 0-43.
43rd over (199-5): Not that many big shots yet from Symonds. Maybe he's delaying his onslaught until the final five overs.43rd over (199-5): Not that many big shots yet from Symonds. Maybe he's delaying his onslaught until the final five overs.
42nd over (193-5): Clarke gets off to a nervous start, hesitating before scampering through for his single. He's not a bad man to have coming in at seven. Symonds strokes an Oram ball down to long-off to record his 20th ODI fifty off only 46 balls. His quick running is illustrated by the fact that only 18 of those runs have come in boundaries.42nd over (193-5): Clarke gets off to a nervous start, hesitating before scampering through for his single. He's not a bad man to have coming in at seven. Symonds strokes an Oram ball down to long-off to record his 20th ODI fifty off only 46 balls. His quick running is illustrated by the fact that only 18 of those runs have come in boundaries.
41st over: WICKET Australia 188-5 (Hussey c Marshall b Franklin 35) Franklin, who has been poor today, strikes gold for his team when Hussey steers him straight to Marshall at point.41st over: WICKET Australia 188-5 (Hussey c Marshall b Franklin 35) Franklin, who has been poor today, strikes gold for his team when Hussey steers him straight to Marshall at point.
40th over (188-4): Astle keeps it tight again, conceding just the four. The last 10 overs in one-dayers usually feature complete mayhem, so fasten your seatbelts!40th over (188-4): Astle keeps it tight again, conceding just the four. The last 10 overs in one-dayers usually feature complete mayhem, so fasten your seatbelts!
39th over (184-4): New Zealand seem powerless to stop Hussey and Symonds picking up ones and twos with ease. The running between the wickets has been breathtaking. Vettori ends his spell with admirable figures of 1-41 off 10 overs.39th over (184-4): New Zealand seem powerless to stop Hussey and Symonds picking up ones and twos with ease. The running between the wickets has been breathtaking. Vettori ends his spell with admirable figures of 1-41 off 10 overs.
38th over (179-4): Fleming turns to Astle and he starts tidily enough. It's wickets his team need now, though.38th over (179-4): Fleming turns to Astle and he starts tidily enough. It's wickets his team need now, though.
37th over (174-4): Runs are leaking at an alarming rate for the Kiwis - the partnership moves past 50 - and the Aussies could be eyeing close to 300 now.37th over (174-4): Runs are leaking at an alarming rate for the Kiwis - the partnership moves past 50 - and the Aussies could be eyeing close to 300 now.
36th over (165-4): From the attacking intent shown by Symonds, this game could be out of New Zealand's reach unless they get him soon. He and Hussey are running quickly and picking up runs at will - 10 come off that Franklin over.36th over (165-4): From the attacking intent shown by Symonds, this game could be out of New Zealand's reach unless they get him soon. He and Hussey are running quickly and picking up runs at will - 10 come off that Franklin over.
35th over (155-4): Symonds is taking a liking to Vettori and, with his immense power, sweeps effortlessly and high over square-leg for four. The spinner is under pressure now, although the grin on his face suggests he is ready for the challenge.35th over (155-4): Symonds is taking a liking to Vettori and, with his immense power, sweeps effortlessly and high over square-leg for four. The spinner is under pressure now, although the grin on his face suggests he is ready for the challenge.
34th over (149-4): Symonds shows he can be subtle as well as brutal, and guides Bond off his hips down to the fine-leg boundary. Bond sends down two bouncers, the second of which is called a wide, and the ploy looks clear - provoke English-born Symonds into a rash shot.34th over (149-4): Symonds shows he can be subtle as well as brutal, and guides Bond off his hips down to the fine-leg boundary. Bond sends down two bouncers, the second of which is called a wide, and the ploy looks clear - provoke English-born Symonds into a rash shot.
33rd over (142-4): Vettori has switched ends in the hope of finding his previous groove. The ball spits up off a good length and Hussey does well to fend it away. Symonds decides he's seen enough and hits a huge six down the ground, into the first tier of the stand.33rd over (142-4): Vettori has switched ends in the hope of finding his previous groove. The ball spits up off a good length and Hussey does well to fend it away. Symonds decides he's seen enough and hits a huge six down the ground, into the first tier of the stand.
32nd over (133-4): Fleming returns to the express pace of Bond in the hope of another breakthrough and Symonds deftly plays him down to third man for his first four runs. Symonds - nicknamed "Roy" and a keen pig hunter - can be explosive and take the game from any team but there have been few fireworks from him in this tournament.32nd over (133-4): Fleming returns to the express pace of Bond in the hope of another breakthrough and Symonds deftly plays him down to third man for his first four runs. Symonds - nicknamed "Roy" and a keen pig hunter - can be explosive and take the game from any team but there have been few fireworks from him in this tournament.
31st over (125-4): Mills is proving the star of the show for New Zealand - 3-26 off eight overs now after a maiden to Symonds.31st over (125-4): Mills is proving the star of the show for New Zealand - 3-26 off eight overs now after a maiden to Symonds.
30th over (125-4): Vettori has a spring in his step and the world champions are under a bit of pressure here. They can't afford to lose many more wickets now.30th over (125-4): Vettori has a spring in his step and the world champions are under a bit of pressure here. They can't afford to lose many more wickets now.
29th over: WICKET Australia 123-4 (Ponting c Vettori b Mills 58) But the skipper falls next ball when he fetches a delivery from outside off-stump and mis-times his pull to Vettori at mid-on - he holds on this time to land a crucial blow for the Kiwis.29th over: WICKET Australia 123-4 (Ponting c Vettori b Mills 58) But the skipper falls next ball when he fetches a delivery from outside off-stump and mis-times his pull to Vettori at mid-on - he holds on this time to land a crucial blow for the Kiwis.
29th over: After a less than convincing start, Hussey plays an aggressive shot to heave Mills to backward square-leg for his second boundary. For the third time in a short space of time, Ponting plays a glorious straight drive to bring up the fifty partnership.29th over: After a less than convincing start, Hussey plays an aggressive shot to heave Mills to backward square-leg for his second boundary. For the third time in a short space of time, Ponting plays a glorious straight drive to bring up the fifty partnership.
28th over (114-3): Vettori is brought back but the rhythm he had earlier is not there this time. Fleming made a rare mistake by replacing him with the wayward Franklin.28th over (114-3): Vettori is brought back but the rhythm he had earlier is not there this time. Fleming made a rare mistake by replacing him with the wayward Franklin.
27th over (108-3): Ponting takes a quick single off Oram to complete his 55th ODI fifty off 73 balls. His celebration is muted - he knows there is plenty of work still to do - but this has been a fantastic effort following Australia's dreadful start.27th over (108-3): Ponting takes a quick single off Oram to complete his 55th ODI fifty off 73 balls. His celebration is muted - he knows there is plenty of work still to do - but this has been a fantastic effort following Australia's dreadful start.
26th over (106-3): Ponting produces a shot of the highest class to take his team past 100. Franklin over-pitches and the ball disappears down the ground. Umpire Bucknor is unmoved next ball when the left-armer launches a loud appeal for a catch down the leg-side and Ponting responds with an even better straight drive, the shot of the day so far, to move to 49.26th over (106-3): Ponting produces a shot of the highest class to take his team past 100. Franklin over-pitches and the ball disappears down the ground. Umpire Bucknor is unmoved next ball when the left-armer launches a loud appeal for a catch down the leg-side and Ponting responds with an even better straight drive, the shot of the day so far, to move to 49.
25th over (95-3): We're at the halfway stage and both teams will be reasonably happy with the position. Another wicket soon will tip things back in New Zealand's favour, though.25th over (95-3): We're at the halfway stage and both teams will be reasonably happy with the position. Another wicket soon will tip things back in New Zealand's favour, though.
"Hawkeye talks nonsense sometimes. It should be used as a guide but not to judge whether a batsman's out or not." Ian Chappell, never one to sit on the fence, on TMS"Hawkeye talks nonsense sometimes. It should be used as a guide but not to judge whether a batsman's out or not." Ian Chappell, never one to sit on the fence, on TMS
24th over (93-3): Hussey survives another close call - Bucknor rejects a confident leg-before appeal from Franklin, who has replaced Vettori.24th over (93-3): Hussey survives another close call - Bucknor rejects a confident leg-before appeal from Franklin, who has replaced Vettori.
23rd over (88-3): A huge let-off for Hussey, who mis-times his drive off Oram and Vettori misses the chance at mid-off. "Mr Cricket" rarely gives his wicket away cheaply and that should have been taken.23rd over (88-3): A huge let-off for Hussey, who mis-times his drive off Oram and Vettori misses the chance at mid-off. "Mr Cricket" rarely gives his wicket away cheaply and that should have been taken.
23rd over: With the fine-leg up, Oram's leg-side delivery is easy picking for Ponting, who tickles it away for his sixth boundary.23rd over: With the fine-leg up, Oram's leg-side delivery is easy picking for Ponting, who tickles it away for his sixth boundary.
22nd over (77-3): Vettori is doing a terrific job for his captain, keeping it very tight. His figures are impressive: 1-5 off four overs.22nd over (77-3): Vettori is doing a terrific job for his captain, keeping it very tight. His figures are impressive: 1-5 off four overs.
21st over (75-3): A slice of luck for the Aussie skipper as Ponting top-edges a pull off Oram and the ball flies down to third man for four.21st over (75-3): A slice of luck for the Aussie skipper as Ponting top-edges a pull off Oram and the ball flies down to third man for four.
"That was a big wicket for New Zealand, the partnership was starting to look dangerous. You can allow a player to be shocked at losing his wicket but you can't allow dissent." Ex-Aussie skipper Ian Chappell on TMS"That was a big wicket for New Zealand, the partnership was starting to look dangerous. You can allow a player to be shocked at losing his wicket but you can't allow dissent." Ex-Aussie skipper Ian Chappell on TMS
21st over: Unsurprisingly, Fleming takes the third power play - which means only two fielders can be outside the circle for the next five overs.21st over: Unsurprisingly, Fleming takes the third power play - which means only two fielders can be outside the circle for the next five overs.
20th over: WICKET Australia 70-3 (Martyn lbw b Vettori 26) Martyn misses with his attempted sweep and Bucknor rules that would have gone on to hit the stumps. A good decision, but Martyn is unhappy about something, chuntering away as he walks off. A much-needed breakthrough for New Zealand just when things were drifting away.20th over: WICKET Australia 70-3 (Martyn lbw b Vettori 26) Martyn misses with his attempted sweep and Bucknor rules that would have gone on to hit the stumps. A good decision, but Martyn is unhappy about something, chuntering away as he walks off. A much-needed breakthrough for New Zealand just when things were drifting away.
19th over (69-2): A scare for Ponting as Oram hits him on the pad in line but Koertzen rejects the lbw appeal. A hint of an inside edge or the height must have saved the batsman there.19th over (69-2): A scare for Ponting as Oram hits him on the pad in line but Koertzen rejects the lbw appeal. A hint of an inside edge or the height must have saved the batsman there.
18th over (66-2): Vettori is flighting the ball beautifully and proving difficult to get away. He is a smart cricketer, which is why Fleming wants him to be his successor as skipper.18th over (66-2): Vettori is flighting the ball beautifully and proving difficult to get away. He is a smart cricketer, which is why Fleming wants him to be his successor as skipper.
17th over (65-2): Ponting and Martyn are still in risk-free mode and both teams are happy for a period of consolidation it seems.17th over (65-2): Ponting and Martyn are still in risk-free mode and both teams are happy for a period of consolidation it seems.
16th over (62-2): Fleming reacts by bringing on spinner Vettori and opting against using his third power play. The left-armer starts tidily.16th over (62-2): Fleming reacts by bringing on spinner Vettori and opting against using his third power play. The left-armer starts tidily.
15th over (61-2): Oram recovers from a poor first over to bowl a maiden, the first of the innings, but the Kiwis will not be happy with the way they have let their fellow antipodeans off the hook a bit.15th over (61-2): Oram recovers from a poor first over to bowl a maiden, the first of the innings, but the Kiwis will not be happy with the way they have let their fellow antipodeans off the hook a bit.
14th over (61-2): Franklin over-pitches and Ponting pushes firmly down the ground before a commanding pull shot makes it successive boundaries as the fifty partnership comes up. The world's best team, as they tend to do, have turned a ropey situation around completely.14th over (61-2): Franklin over-pitches and Ponting pushes firmly down the ground before a commanding pull shot makes it successive boundaries as the fifty partnership comes up. The world's best team, as they tend to do, have turned a ropey situation around completely.
13th over (50-2): A double change sees Oram come on for Mills. With his considerable frame, he could be a back-row forward for the All Blacks. Martyn cuts past point and pulls for his third and fourth fours to bring up 50 for Australia.13th over (50-2): A double change sees Oram come on for Mills. With his considerable frame, he could be a back-row forward for the All Blacks. Martyn cuts past point and pulls for his third and fourth fours to bring up 50 for Australia.
"It was all right - you could wear it to discos. But the grass stains tended to put women off." Former Kiwi skipper Jeremy Coney on New Zealand's notorious beige one-day kit."It was all right - you could wear it to discos. But the grass stains tended to put women off." Former Kiwi skipper Jeremy Coney on New Zealand's notorious beige one-day kit.
12th over (41-2): Bond, who was starting to lose some control, is replaced by left-armer Franklin, who starts solidly.12th over (41-2): Bond, who was starting to lose some control, is replaced by left-armer Franklin, who starts solidly.
11th over (40-2): Ponting reaches to punish a wide half-volley from Mills but is beaten by the next ball - this has been anything but a dull passage of play!11th over (40-2): Ponting reaches to punish a wide half-volley from Mills but is beaten by the next ball - this has been anything but a dull passage of play!
10th over (36-2): Bond bangs one in short and it flies past Martyn and the keeper for four. It was signalled wide by Bucknor and the paceman again errs in line to make it eight runs in wides in an expensive over.10th over (36-2): Bond bangs one in short and it flies past Martyn and the keeper for four. It was signalled wide by Bucknor and the paceman again errs in line to make it eight runs in wides in an expensive over.
10th over: Bond is straining to bowl quicker, but it might be working against him - the big swing he found earlier has gone and he's started to stray in direction.10th over: Bond is straining to bowl quicker, but it might be working against him - the big swing he found earlier has gone and he's started to stray in direction.
9th over (25-2): Ponting punishes the first really poor delivery from Mills, an over-pitched one, to drive handsomely for four down the ground. Slowly but surely, the Aussies are emerging from a torrid start.9th over (25-2): Ponting punishes the first really poor delivery from Mills, an over-pitched one, to drive handsomely for four down the ground. Slowly but surely, the Aussies are emerging from a torrid start.
8th over (19-2): Martyn latches on to a wide delivery from Bond to carve away the second boundary but is cut in half by a beauty to end the over.8th over (19-2): Martyn latches on to a wide delivery from Bond to carve away the second boundary but is cut in half by a beauty to end the over.
8th over: Bond now finds some away swing to Ponting, who looks a bit shell-shocked to be frank - he's not used to being dictated to by bowlers. Bond has a good record against the Tasmanian, dismissing him the last six times they have come up against each other, and has another shout for lbw turned down.8th over: Bond now finds some away swing to Ponting, who looks a bit shell-shocked to be frank - he's not used to being dictated to by bowlers. Bond has a good record against the Tasmanian, dismissing him the last six times they have come up against each other, and has another shout for lbw turned down.
7th over (12-2): Mills' slower ball almost does for Martyn, who drives leaden-footedly, before impeccable timing earns the first four straight down the ground.7th over (12-2): Mills' slower ball almost does for Martyn, who drives leaden-footedly, before impeccable timing earns the first four straight down the ground.
6th over (8-2): Bond is bowling quickly and generating prodigious movement. The Aussies will be happy just to see off his first spell.6th over (8-2): Bond is bowling quickly and generating prodigious movement. The Aussies will be happy just to see off his first spell.
"They've got a long batting line-up which is important when you get off to a poor start but New Zealand have taken the early honours - they've bowled brilliantly." Ian Chappell on TMS"They've got a long batting line-up which is important when you get off to a poor start but New Zealand have taken the early honours - they've bowled brilliantly." Ian Chappell on TMS
5th over (6-2): It's a question of survival out there for Ponting and Martyn, with few loose deliveries to latch on to.5th over (6-2): It's a question of survival out there for Ponting and Martyn, with few loose deliveries to latch on to.
4th over (5-2): McCullum launches an ambitious appeal for a catch off Ponting as Bond finds extravagant late inswing. He raps the Aussies skipper on the pad with a delivery which hoops in but Ponting gets just outside the line of off-stump.4th over (5-2): McCullum launches an ambitious appeal for a catch off Ponting as Bond finds extravagant late inswing. He raps the Aussies skipper on the pad with a delivery which hoops in but Ponting gets just outside the line of off-stump.
3rd over: WICKET Australia 4-2 (Gilchrist c Oram b Mills 3) The world champions are in early disarray after Gilchrist plays an ugly shot and flips the ball tamely to mid-wicket.3rd over: WICKET Australia 4-2 (Gilchrist c Oram b Mills 3) The world champions are in early disarray after Gilchrist plays an ugly shot and flips the ball tamely to mid-wicket.
3rd over: Ponting is off the mark by nudging Mills out on the on-side.3rd over: Ponting is off the mark by nudging Mills out on the on-side.
3rd over: WICKET Australia 3-1 (Watson c Fulton b Mills 0) Watson cannot resist the opportunity to pull but fails to get over a short delivery outside off-stump and holes out to Fulton at mid-off. The Kiwis have made a fine start and have their reward.3rd over: WICKET Australia 3-1 (Watson c Fulton b Mills 0) Watson cannot resist the opportunity to pull but fails to get over a short delivery outside off-stump and holes out to Fulton at mid-off. The Kiwis have made a fine start and have their reward.
2nd over (2-0): There's always a buzz when Bond runs in to bowl and he works up genuine pace in his first over. He sends down a rapid bouncer which startles Watson.2nd over (2-0): There's always a buzz when Bond runs in to bowl and he works up genuine pace in his first over. He sends down a rapid bouncer which startles Watson.
1st over (1-0): Gilchrist gets the first run, pushing Mills' fifth ball out on to the off-side and scampering through. There is another low attendance - no surprise since only India's games have attracted decent crowds.1st over (1-0): Gilchrist gets the first run, pushing Mills' fifth ball out on to the off-side and scampering through. There is another low attendance - no surprise since only India's games have attracted decent crowds.
"If they wanted to have day-nighters they should have started them at mid-day so it would be over before the dew had a chance to kick in. Other than one game, though, I don't think the dew has decided a game." Former Australia captain Ian Chappell on TMS"If they wanted to have day-nighters they should have started them at mid-day so it would be over before the dew had a chance to kick in. Other than one game, though, I don't think the dew has decided a game." Former Australia captain Ian Chappell on TMS
0832: Marshall replaces the injured Styris for the Kiwis and the Aussies are unchanged. Ponting's world champions outclassed India on Sunday and are strong favourites to go past the semis for the first time and take the trophy home.0832: Marshall replaces the injured Styris for the Kiwis and the Aussies are unchanged. Ponting's world champions outclassed India on Sunday and are strong favourites to go past the semis for the first time and take the trophy home.
0830: Fleming wins the toss and opts to bowl believing there might be a bit in it for the quicker bowlers early on, while the dew could cause problems for Australia later. Ponting says he would have batted anyway.0830: Fleming wins the toss and opts to bowl believing there might be a bit in it for the quicker bowlers early on, while the dew could cause problems for Australia later. Ponting says he would have batted anyway.