Hussey's Robbery

The history of T-20 cricket has some of the most amazing moments that every cricket fan cherishes. However, Australia proves to Pakistan why they are the most successful team in world cricket as Hussey takes down Saeed Ajmal brutally, creating a landmark in the history of T-20 cricket. The attack was gorgeous and thrilling, yet savage at the same time.

Hussey takes down Saeed Ajmal brutally; Image Source: Cricket Australia

I was devastated when Hussey hit the last six, and I am still devastated. It was a very emotional and trying period for me. My colleagues all came over and comforted me, urging me not to take stress, but I was unhappy. It hurts a lot when you lose an important game", Saeed stated in a chat with a London-based news program.

Eleven years ago, when the Semi-Final of the ICC T20 World Cup took place between Pakistan and Australia, everyone knew that Australia had no chance of winning the match and making it to the final round. However, a man named Michael Hussey changed the entire prediction by making some brutal innings. Australia achieved a mammoth score and beat Pakistan with just one ball remaining.

When he thinks of the final over he delivered to Mike Hussey, the famed Pakistani off-spinner still gets nightmares. This last bowl in the semifinal of the Twenty20 World Cup in West Indies had etched a new record. Perhaps this was one of the most painful moments for Saeed because this defeat was more like an artist taking down his master.

Let's have a look at this moment by traveling back in time. As usual, there was a toss between Australia and Pakistan. Australia dominated the toss and chose to bat first. The Akmal brothers were on fire as opening batsman Kamran blasted 50 off 34 balls, followed by Umar's unbeaten 56 off 35 as Pakistan reached 191/6. Though Pakistan lost its openers, it did not matter much due to Umar's apoplexy innings.

On the one hand, Umar scored four sixes and two fours; on the other, Kamran blasted six fours and two sixes. What a fantastic play of numbers! Except for Umar Akmal, none of the middle-order batsmen, including Shahid Afridi, could make a significant contribution. At the same time, we cannot deny that Umran had set the bar for T20 World Cup matches.

Everyone was confident that the Pakistani bowlers could easily beat the Australian batters. After nine overs, Australia's top four batsmen had retired to the pavilion. Brad Haddin could pass 20s level as he had scored 25, but David Warner couldn't make it. The scoreboard flashed with 64/4, and Australia still had a long way to go.

The smile after an unexpected victory; Image Source: Sportskeeda

Finally, the lower-middle order came to Australia's rescue. Cameron Hussey's 31-ball 43 pushed the total to 105 when he and David Hussey (13) scored 43 runs for the fifth wicket, and then he found a new partner in Michael Hussey. White went out for 139/6 in 16.3 overs, with Michael Hussey preparing for a solitary battle.

Australia lost another wicket to Steve Smith in a small space of four balls. Mitchell Johnson and Hussey clubbed together to make a plan. They decided to rotate strikes so that Hussey would get maximum shots. The plan worked wondrously as Johnson received just three balls and remained unbeaten on 5. On the other hand, Hussey went ahead to save Australia from a lifetime of misery.

Hussey took two runs and kept looking for boundaries throughout the remaining innings. After a long battle, Australia required 18 runs off the final six balls, and Johnson was on strike.

Johnson singled on the opening pitch, and Hussey was facing Saeed Ajmal. He hit two sixes in a row, preceded by a four. With two balls remaining, Australia needed one run to be victorious. Australia emerged victorious with one ball left when Hussey hit a maximum over long-on. And the best moment of T20 cricket was created!