David Hussey steered Australia to a four-wicket win over England in the third one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday
David Hussey steered Australia to a four-wicket win over England in the third one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday.
Australia posted 215-6 to win with four overs to spare, after England scored just 214 from 48 overs -- the third time in as many matches they have failed to last their full allotment of overs.
The home side take a 3-0 lead in the seven-match series, in which England are seeking a sixth consecutive ODI series win.
The English total, which was anchored by Jonathan Trott's unbeaten 84, never looked enough, but Australia's top-order woes again opened the door to the tourists. It was left to Hussey to steer the chase, making an unbeaten 68 from 89 balls, with support from Steve Smith (26) and John Hastings (18 not out).
Man-of-the-match Brett Lee (3-27) said Australia had turned the corner after a tough summer, including the 3-1 Ashes loss.
"Collectively as a side we are playing very well," Lee said. "Everyone chipped in, we bowled well, we were good in the field, and I think in the last three games we've shown we've improved in every facet of the game.
"Confidence is such a major thing, we're gathering momentum, the lads have got their backs up, we're charging in and hitting the ball in the right spots."
