Thelefthander led the charge as Ricky Ponting's men easily chased down the victory target of 106 at the Basin Reserve to win by 10 wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
But with Strauss perhaps wondering if Prior might have to turn his arm over, the dependable Flintoff tempted the left-hander to edge to the keeper's left, ending a partnership of 70.