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January 30th 2009 06:39
A 153-run fourth-wicket partnership between Tasmanian batsman George Bailey and retired champion Justin Langer has steered the Prime Minister's XI to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
Chasing 272 for victory, thanks to a superb century to Kiwi opener Brendon McCullum, Australia's emerging stars managed to record the win with 13 balls remaining.
Bailey hit an unbeaten 107 while Langer, coming in at No.6, showed he was still capable of mixing it at international level with a knock of 72.
This summer's domestic superstars Michael Klinger and Phil Hughes were dismissed for six and 22 respectively, failing to replicate their scintillating Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield and Ford Ranger Cup form against the visitors.
Jeetan Patel (2-51) was the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand while Iain O'Brien and Trent Boult took a wicket each.
Earlier, McCullum propelled New Zealand to 5-271 thanks to a glittering innings of 114.
The veteran wicketkeeper was well supported by Peter Fulton, who made 53 and combined with McCullum for a valuable 81-run second-wicket partnership.
Ross Taylor contributed a solid 38, while Grant Elliot ensured the total got above 270 with a quickfire 29 off just 23 balls.
Clint McKay was the pick of the PM XI bowlers, finishing with 3-52 from his 10 overs, while Moises Henriques and Jon Holland picked up a wicket each.
Chasing 272 for victory, thanks to a superb century to Kiwi opener Brendon McCullum, Australia's emerging stars managed to record the win with 13 balls remaining.
Bailey hit an unbeaten 107 while Langer, coming in at No.6, showed he was still capable of mixing it at international level with a knock of 72.
This summer's domestic superstars Michael Klinger and Phil Hughes were dismissed for six and 22 respectively, failing to replicate their scintillating Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield and Ford Ranger Cup form against the visitors.
Jeetan Patel (2-51) was the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand while Iain O'Brien and Trent Boult took a wicket each.
George Bailey
Earlier, McCullum propelled New Zealand to 5-271 thanks to a glittering innings of 114.
The veteran wicketkeeper was well supported by Peter Fulton, who made 53 and combined with McCullum for a valuable 81-run second-wicket partnership.
Ross Taylor contributed a solid 38, while Grant Elliot ensured the total got above 270 with a quickfire 29 off just 23 balls.
Clint McKay was the pick of the PM XI bowlers, finishing with 3-52 from his 10 overs, while Moises Henriques and Jon Holland picked up a wicket each.
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