Australia might have been disappointed by the mid-innings slump, but the 328 they piled up should make them happy. In a World Cup semifinal, such a target has never been chased and MS Dhoni's boys will have to produce something extraordinary to reach the final.
Also, the four-time champions broke India's streak of taking all 10 wickets in every match.
#AUSvIND
Home crowd goes wild: RUN OUT! It's GAME OVER of #IND. Excellent direct hit from Maxwell sends Dhoni back to pavilion. India need another 98 off 33 balls with all their batsmen back into the camp.
Drama happening at SCG: SIX! And a crucial FIFTY of Dhoni's career comes up, again full on off, Dhoni again comes down and cracks this one over long off fence for another biggie. Can Dhoni play a blinder to rescue India in this tournament? #IND need 109 off 46.
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| <p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>RUN OUT! Dhoni-Jadeja partnership breaks, Jaddu departs for 16. </strong>Angled across off, Dhoni dabs it to point and calls Jadeja for a quick run. Jadeja responds but Smith at point cant be do anything wrong tonight. He has a hit at the striker's end and Jadeja is caught short of the crease.<strong> #IND are 208/6 (41.5)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>40.3: DROPPED! Clarke drops Dhoni and saves an entire country from a heart break. </strong> Dhoni looks to pull this one but manages a top edge to mid-wicket. Clarke runs across and puts in a dive but does not hold onto it and Dhoni survives<strong>. At the end of 42nd over, India are 204/5.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>OUT! REVIEW worked for Brad Haddin, Rahane departs for 44. </strong>India falling to pieces in semi-final. <strong>178/5, they need another 151 runs off 81 balls</strong>. On a length on off, Rahane again looks to work it to third man. The ball goes to the keeper. However the Aussie keeper feels that Rahane has nicked his one and asks Clarke to take the review to everyones surprise.</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Best Australian review since Margaret and David retired <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ausvind?src=hash">#ausvind</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cwc15?src=hash">#cwc15</a></p>— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale) <a href="https://twitter.com/brydoncoverdale/status/581040400921591808">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>india fans dejected but not giving up yet, saying msd is still around <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/581039015438106625">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>At the end of 35 overs, India are 170/4, needing another 159 off 90 balls.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>32nd Over: </strong>150 Up for India, with Dhoni and Rahane on crease. The men in blue need another 179 runs off 107 balls.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>31st Over: </strong>Two Boundaries for that Jose Hazlewood over. Fullish outside off, Dhoni looks to drive this one but gets a thick outside edge over the slip cordon for a boundary. <strong>There is hope until Dhoni is on crease. #IND are 148/4</strong>.</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Dhoni has the perfect opportunity to create a history <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndvsAus?src=hash">#IndvsAus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC">@ICC</a></p>— Kabya Basu (@kabyabasu) <a href="https://twitter.com/kabyabasu/status/581034993142534145">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>FOUR! </strong>Dhoni drives it for a FOUR! A boundary after 44 balls. <strong>#IND are 143/4 (30.2).</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>NO BOUNDARIES: 36 balls since #IND hit a boundary. The asking rate has shot up to 9. India are 132/4 (29).</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>OUT!</strong> Edge & great catch from Haddin. <strong>Raina goes for 7 l</strong>eaving Dhoni no option but to stick till the end in order to bag the final position against Kiwis on 29 March. #IND are 109/4 (23.1).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>20.5: </strong>And the "most awaited" sledging begins in the match. Words being exchanged between STarc and Raina. <strong>At the end of 21 overs, India are 98/3.</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>even aussies in the stands have gone quiet <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/581021883371429889">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>OUT! Johnson makes a comeback after being hit to a SIX. #IND in deep trouble as Rohit goes for 34. </strong>On a length on middle, cramps Rohit for room, he tried to push this one but gets an inside edge which clips the bails on its way.</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Not often you see a class and well set bat just beaten by a ball being too quick.</p>— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCricketGeek/status/581020622450364416">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>OUT! BIG BLOW for #IND. </strong>Johnson removes<strong> Virat cheaply, </strong>Brad Haddin gets a simple catch<strong>. #IND are 78/2 (15.3). </strong>Top edge from Kohli and <strong>India suddenly looks into trouble</strong>. #IND are 78/2 (15.3).</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Oops..... Got hiiiiiiiimmmmmmmm !!!!!!!!!!</p>— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaneWarne/status/581017820806299649">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Virat Kohli is the new batsman. Can he hold nerves and lead India to the final of 2015 World Cup? #IND are 76/1 (13.4)</strong>.</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli">@imVkohli</a> Oz need him early <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC">@ICC</a> shaping up to be another great game.</p>— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaydosTweets/status/581014712659247105">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>OUT! When Shikhar Dhawan was looking good, Jose Hazlewood ends his run for #AUS. </strong>Fullish outside off, Dhawan dances down and looks to heave this one over covers and into the stand. He does not time it well and the ball goes straight to the only man at the fence on off side, Maxwell at sweeper cover does not misses it and Dhawan throws away his wicket after a good start.<strong> #IND are 76/1 (12.5).</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>10th Over: </strong>SIX! SCG goes wild, Indians starting to gain momentum. <strong>17 runs off that Faulkner over</strong>. Dhawan is in the mood here! On a length on middle and leg, Dhawan flicks this one with utmost easy and the ball goes over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum. <strong>#IND are 55/0 (10)</strong>.</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Australia must be disappointed with their fielding today. Guess the Indian crowd is really noisy and distracting. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ozcuses?src=hash">#Ozcuses</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndvsAus?src=hash">#IndvsAus</a></p>— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals/status/581011376509833216">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>9th Over: FOUR! #IND needs to pump up their run rate to avoid a rise in the required one. #IND are 39/0 (8.4).</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>7th Over: </strong>Johnson to Rohit and it is the First SIX of #IND innings. <strong>#IND are 30/0 (6.3).</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>so far, it's sensible. sometimes, that's better than spectacular <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/581006340631359488">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>We know how dangerous is Dhawan, so is it like Brad Haddin has dropped the 2015 World Cup? #IND are 19/0 (4.4</strong>).</p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Early luck with India. Aus showing signs of nerves. Life for Dhawan could be costly. Looking in the mood. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DilSay?src=hash">#DilSay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BingPredicts?src=hash">#BingPredicts</a></p>— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketwallah/status/581004927603896321">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>DHAWAN DROPPED: </strong>Edge, Haddin dived to his left but couldn't get hold of it.<strong> #IND are 15/0 (4).</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Just nine runs after three overs, and the last boundary scored by the Indians is now 13 balls old.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>2nd Over: </strong>Jose Hazlewood to take the other new ball.</p><p> </p><p><strong>1st Over: </strong> First <strong>FOUR</strong> of this #IND innings. We need a lot of them to chase down #AUS's 328. <strong>#IND are 4/0.</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>India with it all to do. 328 In a knock out match is a very tough ask! Game on..... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustvsNZfinal?src=hash">#AustvsNZfinal</a>?</p>— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottbstyris/status/580993678878978048">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>END OF INNINGS: #AUS posts a target of 328 breaking #IND's streak of getting all ten wickets in every match.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>OUT! Mohit again, Watson has to go for 28. 14 balls more, can #AUS cross 320? </strong>Slower short delivery around middle, Watson swivels and slogs this one straight to square leg where Rahane takes an easy catch.<strong> Australia are seven down now!</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Despite losing wickets, Australians are maintaining a run-rate above </strong>6.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>WICKET: Oh yes, he does get a wicket</strong>. Good length delivery around middle, <strong>Faulkner</strong> looks to slog this one but fails completely. The ball goes on and disturbs the furniture. Fourth wicket for Yadav, he has gone for runs but has picked up wicket at crucial stages. <strong>#AUS are 284/6.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>short ball ploy has worked for india. it's resulting in runs in end overs as well <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/580987366749265921">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>47th Over: </strong>Umesh Yadev is the only bowler who used the short ball well today. Can he get another wicket here? #AUS are 284/5 (46.2).</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>46th Over: </strong>Eight runs off Jadeja's over. Dhoni wouldn't mind singles until big shorts are avoided. <strong>#AUS are 279/5</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Last 5 overs</strong>, Faulkner starts them with a SIX! Can #AUS cross 320? 277/5.</p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>in the stands, the india jeetega chant is back <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/580981090099167234">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>OUT! Life back in SCG whcih is dominated by the blue colour today. Mohit strikes, Clarke departs for just 10 runs. #AUS are 248/5 (42.1) James Faulkner is the next </strong>batsman!</p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>Clarke goes. Momentum with India now. Magic figure for Aus is 325. Bowlers need to peg them 15-20 runs below that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DilSay?src=hash">#DilSay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BingPredicts?src=hash">#BingPredicts</a></p>— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketwallah/status/580980692311416833">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>41st Over:</strong> Last 10 overs and both new batsmen on crease.<strong> Can #IND restrict #AUS under 280?</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Another WICKET: It's Yadav again, excellent catch from Dhawan. Finch departs for 81. Indian supporters at SCG wake up, India comes back into the game!</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>OUT! </strong>Ashwin finally gets Maxwell in his pocket, SCG goes WILD.<strong> #AUS are 232/3</strong>. This is a huge relief to MS Dhoni. But wait, Watson is next! He can get dangerous any day for any opponent.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>MAXWELL: BANG! BANG! 4, 6, 4, Maxwell has started the big show. Indian bowlers in deep trouble. They will gift the semi-final match to the opponents if they don't get this man out early. #AUs are 231/2 (37).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>One hitter departs, and the other walks in!<strong> Glenn Maxwell is the new man. #AUS are 198/2 (34.1).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>WICKET: Umesh Yadav is the hero right now for #IND, removes the centurion Steve Smith for 105. </strong>Short of a length around off, Smith looks to pull this one but does not time it well. The ball goes high up in the air to mid-wicket, Sharma takes an easy catch at mid-wicket<strong>. #AUS are 197/2.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>SIX: </strong> <strong>It is Finch this time. Boundaries are raining in SCG. Not a word heard from the blue crowd.</strong></p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>Steven Smith 100 in 89 balls 2nd fastest vs India in WC after the 84 ball 100 by Mahela Jayawardene at Mumbai WC 2011 final <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BingPredicts?src=hash">#BingPredicts</a></p>— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) <a href="https://twitter.com/mohanstatsman/status/580968365390336000">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>CENTURY: 4, 6, 4, and a THIRD ODI TON for SMITH. </strong>Short of a length around off, Smith pulls this one through square leg for a boundary. Who can get him out for Dhoni? <strong>#AUS are 181/1 (33)</strong></p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>hindi song loud, blue brigade quiet <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/580966498438504448">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>32nd Over: </strong> Miss-fielding from men in blue showing the intense pressure on them. Another LWBW appeal put down by the umpire. India needs a wicket here. <strong>#AUS are 167/1.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>FOUR! Smith who dominated #IND in the entire #AUS summer is still doing the same. He moves to 85. Aussies are 160/1 (30.4).</strong></p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>Smith now has a ridiculous 900 runs against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IND?src=hash">#IND</a> for the summer in Tests and ODIs, at 112.5. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cwc15?src=hash">#cwc15</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash">#AUSvIND</a></p>— Adam Burnett (@AdamBurnett09) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamBurnett09/status/580964791428071424">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>BOWLING CHANGE:</strong> Dhoni is keeping cool, brings back Mohit into the attack. <strong>#AUS are 147/1 (28).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>27th Over: 7th ODI FIFTY for Finch as well. India doesn't need anything but a breakthrough here. #AUS are 143/1.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>That review was a good example of why captains don't favour using it for lbws. Umpire's call requires the ball to be really straight.</p>— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/580961221328801792">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>RUN OUT, 3rd Umpire: </strong>Ashwin was quick with hitting the wicket but Finch was well inside the crease. <strong>#AUs are 133/1 (26).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>25th Over: SIX!</strong> Smith-Finch look more than comfortable at <strong>132/1</strong>. WIth Finch closing to his 7th half-century.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>REVIEW: </strong>Jadeja asks for reviewing Finch's LBW.<strong> Umpire sticks to his original decision, the ball was going outside the line-off.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>2nd Wicket Partnership: Smith-Finch take their partnership to 100. Things don't look good for #IND. Australians are 115/1.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>18th OVER: </strong>A CENTURY for #AUS & 7th ODI FIFTY for Smith. This partnership between him and Finch is turning out to be deadly for India.<strong> #AUS are 100/1.</strong></p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>time will also tell if leg slip was the right ploy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/580956128273563648">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Ashwin is brought into attack. We hope he gets up a wicket here.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>16th Over:</strong> Mohit Sharma to continue for India after the break.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Drinks breaks at Sydney Cricket Ground. Can India get a wicket post-break? They desperately need one.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>FOUR! </strong>Finch joining Smith at the party. India need WICKET here. #AUS are 87/1 (15.2).</p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>time will tell whether holding ashwin back was a smart move <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/580952095957762049">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>15th Over: Steve Smith is closing to a half-century. </strong>#IND need wickets here to avoid a trouble in semi-final. If this man settles today, India can expect easily a target more than 300. #AUS are 81/1.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>14th Over: Smith has moved to 36 so Dhoni gets Jadeja into the attack. Can he get his skipper the breakthrough?</strong></p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>foursmith to the fore <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/580948765068001280">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Mohit Sharma</strong> is given his 1st over and he begins with a FOUR. Smith is slowing starting to take on the Indian bowling attack. Not a good sign at all. <strong>#AUS are 69/1 (12.2).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>BOWLING CHANGE: </strong>After Smith's four boundaries in the previous over, Indian skipper brings in Virat Kohli to bowl. Will this work for India?</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>Smith loves short-pitched deliveries, Smith loves full length deliveries, Smith loves Indian bowing...</p>— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketwallah/status/580946553210175490">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>FOUR BOUNDARIES: </strong>Steve Smith suddenly presses the accelerator and smashes 4 four's off Yadav's over.<strong> Dhoni needs to get rid of him fast.</strong> #AUS are <strong>56/1 (10)</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>Aus would be happy with 5-1 in first powerplay, India would love even 55-2! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DilSay?src=hash">#DilSay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BingPredicts?src=hash">#BingPredicts</a></p>— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketwallah/status/580943600206245888">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>8 off 21 balls, </strong>India is definitely troubling Aaron Finch. <strong>#AUS are 34/1 (7).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>6 overs gone: </strong> #AUS have moved to 32/1 with Aaron Finch & Steve Smith don't look in a hurry to play big shots.</p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>it's a very good pitch for batting. team batting second shouldn't be disheartened <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/580940290933940224">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>FOUR</strong>! Yadav's 3rd over & Finch's first boundary. India cannot let him get going with his original game. #AUS are 27/1 (4.3).</p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>Some were saying 70% Indian supporters at the SCG.... Rubbish.... More like 85%... Incredible Support... And Noisy ..<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/580938751532109824">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Smith is the next batsman. </strong>We know he is equally dangerous as Warner. Can India get him out early too?</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>OUT! Yadav strikes, SCG goes wild watching Warner WALKING BACK.</strong> Short of a length around off, Warner plays across the line and gets a leading edge to this one. The ball balloons to Virat Kohli at mid off who makes no mistake and takes a sitter. Warner departs cheaply in a crucial knockout!<strong> #AUS are 15/1 (3.1).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>3rd Over:</strong> Just one run off Shami's 2nd over. We want him to continue to bowl such overs. #AUS are 15/0 (3).</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>SIX!</strong> Short of a length around off, Warner pulls this one over square leg for a biggie! Aggressive batting by David Warner. #AUS are 14/0 (2).</p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>scg about 90% full and there are yellow dots in the blue mass <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Atreyo Mukhopadhyay (@ATREYO_TNIE) <a href="https://twitter.com/ATREYO_TNIE/status/580936432061059072">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>1st Over: </strong>Shami almost got an edge on the very first ball.<strong> #AUS are 0/0 (0.2).</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Warner and Finch are taking their positions, Shami to open bowling for #IND.<strong> The match is LIVE at SCG.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Both the teams have walked into the field for their respective national anthems. We are moments away from a massive match at Sydney Cricket Ground.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>FACT BOX: </strong>This is India-Australia's <strong>first ever</strong> World Cup semi-final.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <blockquote lang="en"><p>I can't begin to tell you what an advantage that is to Australia winning the toss on this dry, rock hard pitch at the SCG !!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC15?src=hash">#CWC15</a></p>— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaneWarne/status/580931013074780160">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote><p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Australian skipper Michael Clarke won the toss and chose to bat first against India in their semi-final at Sydney.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </td></tr></table> |
