Ponting powers Australia to victory

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The Aussies were set a target of 254 for seven by the Black Caps in Adelaide.

But Ponting, rested for the midweek Twenty20 win, smashed 107 from just 108 balls to carry his side home under lights, with seven wickets and more than seven overs to spare.

Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden set the tone for the hosts' reply, reaching 69 in under seven overs.

Gilchrist smashed 51 from just 29 balls before falling to Chris Martin - and thereafter it was the Ponting show.

A sparkling 96 from Brendon McCullum had earlier helped New Zealand post what appeared to be a competitive total.