New Zealand fightback in vain

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Set a massive 302 to win their third straight match against Australia, the Black Caps looked dead and buried when they slumped to 183 for seven in the 37th over.

But a frenetic 69-run partnership between century-maker Grant Elliott (115) and Brendon McCullum (36) threatened to steal the match before Elliott's dismissal in the 45th over ended the New Zealand fightback, allowing a relieved Australia to claim a desperately-needed victory after five successive defeats.

The Kiwis, bowled out for 269 in the 48th over, lead the series 2-1 heading into game four in Adelaide on Tuesday.

But the visitors are unlikely to have the services of keeper-batsman McCullum, who was struck by a rearing delivery from Kyle Mills while standing up to the stumps during the Australian innings.

He played on in obvious pain and will undergo scans on Monday.

Back-up wicket-keeper Gareth Hopkins will fly over from New Zealand to join the squad ahead of Tuesday's game.

South African-born Elliott faced 124 balls in racking up his first one-day international ton, striking eight boundaries.

Earlier in the day, Brad Haddin blasted eight fours and three sixes in an entertaining 114-ball 109 to give the hosts every chance of keeping the series alive after they dropped the opening two matches.