10 Best ODI Matches of the Century

#7 New Zealand vs Australia (20th February 2007, Hamilton)

New Zealand v Australia-2007

Arch rivals Australia and New Zealand scheduled an ODI series one month prior to the 2007 World Cup tournament to set up a feel-good factor among the camps. But Blackcaps dominated in the series over the Kangaroos by winning the first 2 ODI matches with 2-0 stat.

For both the teams, the final ODI was crucial as a victory would add confidence to their journey in the grand stage. Electing to bat, Australia posted a more than defendable 346 for 5 in 50 overs with Matthew Hayden scoring a majestic 181 not out. In reply, New Zealand batting line-up collapsed with 4/41 stat in the scoreboard. But McMillan's 117 staging helped Kiwi's to recover from the adverse situation. Although Australia fought back with consecutive dismissals, McCullum's unbeaten 86 helped BlackCaps to succeed in the match with 3 balls and 1 wicket in hand.

SCORECARD SUMMARY

AUSTRALIA 346/5(50 OVERS)

NEW ZEALAND 350/9(49.3 OVERS)

Result:

New Zealand won by 1 wicket (with 3 balls remaining)