Hussey blitz powers Australia to final

May 14, 2010

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But Australia's fast bowlers failed to take the early advantage•AFP

The opening pair added 82 to lay an excellent foundation for a big score•AFP

Australia's chase began poorly, as Mohammad Aamer dismissed David Warner in the first over•AFP

Cameron White counter-attacked with 43, and revived Australian hopes•AFP

Australia sneaked home by three wickets and set up a final against their Ashes rivals•Getty Images

Eager to take advantage of the overcast conditions, Michael Clarke decided to field•Getty Images

Kamran Akmal began to attack after a quiet first couple of overs•AFP

David Warner's outfielding was one of the more favourable aspects of Australia's performance in the field•AFP

He then snared Shane Watson to leave Australia with a daunting task•AFP

The tension got to Shaun Tait outside the dressing room•Getty Images

A shell-shocked Pakistan were left to figure out what went wrong•AFP

Salman Butt lent him solid support•Getty Images

Umar Akmal's blistering half-century propped up Pakistan in the death overs, and lifted them to 191•AFP

Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin fell in quick succession and Pakistan were in control•Getty Images

Michael Hussey took them past the finish line with a stunning, unbeaten 60, including three sixes and a four in the final over•Clive Rose/Getty Images