NZ need 156 off 20 overs to win Chappell-Hadlee trophy

Australia will retain the Chappell-Hadlee trophy if series ends 2-2

Opener Brad Haddin and Callum Ferguson did the bulk of the scoring as Australia got to 168 for 4 in the rain-curtailed 22-over-per-side all-important decideru00a0of the Chappell-Hadlee Series against New Zealand at the Gabba.

New Zealand's target though was further revised to 156 off 20 overs as rain threatened tou00a0play spoilsport again.

Australia will retain the trophy if the series finishes at the current 2-2 in a case rain does not permit play. Michael Clarke was missing from the Australian line-up due to a back problem. However, both Hadden and Fergusonu00a0didn't let his absence show in any way as the duo finished on unbeaten marks of 88 and 55 respectively as they took the visitors' bowling attack to the cleaners.

Brendon Diamanti, the debutant all-rounder, went for a massive 12.5 runs off the two overs her bowled.

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