Ponting hails Finch for backing instinct in key moments

"The big moments in every game, we've been winning, and that’s the difference in tournament play," Ponting said. "Most games that we've played, there have been moments where the game has been slipping away and we've had to dig really deep and claw our way back into the game, and today was another great example." Against New Zealand, Finch used as many as eight bowlers, including himself, on a Lord's track that assisted spin. Steve Smith, who had made his Test debut as a leg-spinning all-rounder at the same venue nine years ago, dismissed Colin de Grandhomme on the first ball of his second spell. "Justin (Langer) was actually behind one today, he was behind Smithy bowling to de Grandhomme when he first came out," said Ponting. "We were sitting on the balcony saying, ‘if this comes off, this will be the biggest fluke of all-time.’ Sure enough, the first ball he hit straight down long-off's throat. You could see he was pretty happy about that one." Ponting also appreciated the positivity around the team, citing it as the reason for his team's success. "There's some really good vibes around the team. You put all those things in the mixing pot together, it's not rocket science – you're going to get good results."