Hussey heroics set Australia up for T20 final with England

Australia had rarely looked likely to better Pakistan's mammoth 191 for six – but after Hussey hit three sixes and a four from four Saeed Ajmal deliveries, they did so with one ball and three wickets to spare at Beausejour Stadium.

Hussey (60 not out) dominated an unbroken stand of 53 with Mitchell Johnson, and made a mockery of expectations after Ajmal began the final over needing only to stop Australia making 18 more runs to take holders Pakistan into a third successive final in this competition.

England seamer Stuart Broad has barely had to put his pads on for England in the competition – and hopes it stays that way tomorrow.

Broad's figures of two for 24 earned him the man-of-the-match award as England surged past Sri Lanka by seven wickets to book their place in the final at Kensington Oval.

And whatever the outcome, the satisfaction is already significant for 23-year-old Broad at the achievements of Paul Collingwood's team so far. "It's huge. It's something that only Colly has the experience of, playing in an ICC final," he said, after Thursday's semi-final victory at Beausejour Stadium.

Collingwood was a member of the England team who seemed sure to beat West Indies in the Champions Trophy final at The Oval in 2004, only to come unstuck when the opposition tail wagged on a gloomy September evening.

The current England team can boast much individual talent, but Broad believes one of their biggest assets is a collective will to support one another.

"The great thing is the confidence and the fantastic team spirit, wanting everyone to do well and enjoying each other's success," he said.

"The way the lads are playing at the top of the order, really fearless and striking the ball, is great to see from a bowler's point of view. The fact I've not had my pads on yet is a very good sign in this tournament."

As for the win over last year's Lord's finalists Sri Lanka, much had to do with England's correct assessment and use of conditions. "Getting three wickets before the six overs were up allowed us to bowl as we have through the tournament," added Broad.

"It's hugely exciting, knowing that whoever comes on is always communicating and asking what the wicket is doing. We just need to continue that into Sunday's game.

"The batsmen tell us what they've found difficult on certain wickets, and everyone has an input into it."

Things are sure to be different back in Bridgetown, where England won two out of two Super Eight matches. But Broad showed plenty of nous to adapt in St Lucia, and is confident he will be able to do the same in Barbados.

Collingwood, meanwhile, is heartened by the form England have already shown at the final venue. "We probably put in our best performance of the tournament – against South Africa – in Barbados, and we played four games there, two warm-up games and two in competition, and we have done very well there," he said.