Adelaide: Australia beat New Zealand by 6-wickets, now series level 2-2, and final ODI will play in Brisbane on Friday.

The day belonged to the Hussey brothers of Australia. While Michael Hussey slammed an unbeaten 75, David Hussey top scored with 79 from 96 balls.

After the dismissal of Haddin, it seemed that the Kiwis had the upper hand but the partnership between the Hussey brothers dashed all the hopes of a victory.

Michael Hussey compliments Ferguson for his coolness under pressure and also compliments his brother on his good knock.

David Hussey is the Man of the match and he admits he was nervous after the Haddin dismissal. He is thankful that his brother calmed the nerves and allowed him a free hand.

Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and calls Ponting for bowl, New Zealand set 245-run target for Australia in the fifth One Day International at Adelaide Oval.

Aussies was, tailing the five match series 1-2, looked like restricting the visitors to a total much lesser but Ross Taylor with his fine knock of 76 off 71 deliveries put some hope in the dying stages to bump the score higher for the visitors.

New Zealand failed to take the advantage of a good start by BB McCullum (33) and MJ Guptill (45). The middle order battled to maintain a decent partnership.

Craig Cumming could not prove his worth for the Kiwis as he returned without scoring.

For Australia, Mitchell Johnson most successful bowler he took 3 wickets for 51 in 10 overs quota. James Hopes continued his fine form and picked up 2-37, while Bracken, Hilfenhaus & Michael Clarke shared the spoils with one wicket each.