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Summary Australia battled to a tense three-wicket win in the third and final ODI against South Africa.
Mike Hussey steered Australia to a series-clinching three-wicket win in the third and final one-day international (ODI) against South Africa at Kingsmead on Friday. Australia clinched its first ODI series in the country in nine years with a 2-1 victory.Australia were on top for most of the match but lost wickets at vital times in chasing a modest target of 223.Hussey, though, stood firm in an innings of 45 not out, finishing the contest with a pull for six off Morne Morkel with 15 balls to spare.Chasing a modest 222-6, Australias middle and lower order dragged the tourists home after late strikes by Dale Steyn and Jacques Kallis gave a desperate South Africa hope.Mike Hussey made a match-winning 45 not out under pressure, hitting the winning runs with a six to guide top-ranked Australia to 227-7 and a first ODI success in South Africa since 2002.Australias win was built on a disciplined bowling performance earlier, led by spinner Xavier Doherty with 2-33 and Mitchell Johnson with 2-37.
