Australia survive brilliant Oram attack
Jacob Oram gave Australia some serious jitters but they successfully defended their huge 5 for 343 that was set up by punishing Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting centuries
01/27Result
8th Match (D/N), Commonwealth Bank Series at Perth, Jan 28 2007
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
335/5 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
01/27Result
8th Match (D/N), Commonwealth Bank Series at Perth, Jan 28 2007
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![Australia]( "Australia")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
335/5 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
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