Voges wonder catch wins it for Aussies

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The heavy-hitting Brendon McCullum (61 from 47 balls) appeared to be sweeping the Black Caps to victory when he launched into Ben Hilfenhaus (one for 32) in the penultimate over.

But McCullum departed when Voges held onto a catch on the boundary after he had been forced to throw the ball into the air as he tumbled over the rope in danger of conceding six runs. The visitors went into the last over requiring 14 to win but were unable to get specialist death bowler Nathan Bracken (none for 16 from four overs) away.

The brave Kiwis went down fighting, Nathan McCullum (10 not out) hitting a six off the last ball to ensure his team went down by the barest of margins.

Australia's victory before a boisterous crowd of 22,101 ends an indifferent summer on a positive note.

After losing the Test series to South Africa and finishing 2-2 in the Chappell-Hadlee series, the Australians made sure their last international appearance for the season was a memorable one.

Set 151 to win, New Zealand's run chase began disastrously, Peter Siddle (two for 24) striking twice in successive overs to reduce the Kiwis to 12 for two.

Brendon McCullum and Neil Broom (36 off 26 balls) embarked on a repair job that yielded 61 for the third wicket and threatened to take the game away from Australia.

The Australians could thank a 52-run fourth wicket partnership between Voges (26) and David Hussey (41) for setting up a competitive total after stand-in captain Brad Haddin won the toss and batted first.

Skipper Daniel Vettori (one for 22 from four overs) was again the pick of the Kiwi bowlers.