Australia's nerveless middle-order overcame a dreadful start to the World Twenty20 final to haul their team to a competitive 147 for 6, as England's bowlers mislaid their intensity after a flying start to the contest. Once again, the Aussies had a Hussey to thank for reviving their prospects - David, this time - whose 54-ball 59 rebuilt the innings from rock-bottom following the loss of three prime wickets in the space of 13 legitimate deliveries.
With Cameron White clobbering 30 invaluable runs from 19 balls, and Michael Hussey chivvying 17 from 10 to follow up his masterful performance in the semi-final against Pakistan, Australia added exactly 100 runs in the final ten overs to put themselves firmly in the reckoning as they bid to capture the one piece of ICC silverware to have so far eluded them. Nevertheless, with the range of big-hitters that they possess, England will remain quietly confident of maintaining a run-rate of 7.4, as they seek to capture their first global title.
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