A good all-round performance from Australia. They batted, fielded and bowled well to run through the mighty Indian batting line-up. Except for Dhoni, no Indian batsmen stood against the pace bowling from Australia.
Australia beats India by 95 runs and will be facing New Zealand in the finals at Melbourne on Sunday
47th over: 97 needed from 24 balls. First ball, Starc bowls a beautiful delivery. Shami just taps the ball to third man and takes a single. Second ball, a good bouncer from Starc, Umesh Yadav was hit on the chin. The Australian players are concerned and gather around Umesh. Third ball, a short ball outside the off stump and Umesh leaves it alone. Fourth ball, a wild swing from Umesh, misses it and the ball goes through to the keeper. Fifth ball, A good delivery to end the innings for India. India all out for 233. It is a 95 run victory for Australia.
46th over: 97 needed from 30 balls. First ball, a good angling ball from Faulkner, Ashwin plays and misses. Second ball, again Ashwin plays and misses. Third ball, Ashwin tries to run the ball through to the third man and no run. Fourth ball, Good delivery from Faulkner. Ashwin is completely beaten and cleaned up by Faulkner. Ashwin is bowled and India loses 8th wicket. Fifth ball, Mohit Sharma is in and Faulkner strikes again. Mohit beaten by the pace and bowled off the very next ball. India are 232 for 9. Will it be a hat-trick for Faulkner? We will wait and see what Umesh Yadav does? Sixth ball, Umesh plays it safely and prevents Faulkner from taking a hat-trick.
45th over: 101 from 36 balls. It is becoming difficult for India.Starc into the attack. First ball, a slow bouncer and Dhoni misses it, no run. Second ball, Short ball, Dhoni hooks straight to the deep midwicket fielder and takes a single. Third ball, Full toss, Ashwin plays it straight to the third man fielder and takes single. A noball. Dhoni whips the ball straight to the midwicket fielder Maxwell and tries to take a cheeky single but a direct hit and that's what Australia wanted. Dhoni is run-out. India are 231 for 7. Fourth ball, Shami comes in, wide delivery on the offside, Shami tries to run the ball to the third man misses it, no run. Fifth ball, beautiful ball from Starc. Ashwin plays and misses. Sixth ball, Defensive shot from Ashwin, takes a single and India are 232 for 7.
44th over: 106 runs to win from 42 balls. Johnson continues. First ball, Dhoni plays straight to the point fielder. Second ball, Dhoni pats on the leg side and takes a single. India are 224 for 6. Third ball, Ashwin pats the ball on the offside and takes a single.Fourth ball, Dhoni plays it defensively and takes another single. Fifth ball, Ashwin plays it on the offside and jogs for another single. Sixth ball, Dhoni once again takes a single and retains the strike.
43rd over: 121 from 48 balls. Watson into the attack. First ball Dhoni jumps out and hits over the point for a huge six. It is fifty for Dhoni. Second ball, another six from Dhoni. This time over the long-off boundary. Third ball, Full toss from Watson, Dhoni misses it and takes a single. Fourth ball, Ashwin tries to cut the ball but misses it completely and no run. Fifth ball, Good shot from Ashwin the ball dropped short the third man fielder and a single taken which brings Dhoni on strike. Sixth ball, good ball from Watson and Dhoni taps the ball through point and takes a single. India are 223 for 6.
42nd over: 125 needed in 9 overs. Johnson into the attack. Dhoni whips the first ball on the offside and takes a single. Dhoni on 46 and Jadeja on 14 are batting. Second ball, Jadeja cuts the ball to the deep point fielder and takes a single. Third ball, Dhoni plays the ball on the offside and takes a single. Fourth ball, Jadeja whips the ball on the legside and jogging over for a single. Fifth ball, Dhoni plays it defensively and tries to take a quick single. Jadeja is in trouble. Direct hit from Steve Smith and Jadeja is out. India are 208 for 6. Ashwin is the new man in. Sixth ball, excellent bowling from Johnson.
41st over: Hazlewood comes in. Jadeja pats the first ball to the cover and no run. Second ball, Jadeja pats the ball on the onside and takes a single. Third ball, Dhoni tries to hook the ball and a catch dropped by Michael Clarke. A reprieve for Dhoni.It is two runs from the ball. Fourth ball, Dhoni hooks the ball and takes a single. Fifth ball, Jadeja whips the ball through the point for a welcome boundary for India. India are 204 for 5. Sixth ball, Jadeja pats the ball defensively and no run.
Last 10 overs to come. India need 133 runs.
40th over: Last powerplay over will be bowled by Faulkner.First ball, dhoni tries to cut the ball and no run. Second ball, Dhoni cuts the ball through the point and takes a single. Third ball, Jadeja plays it defensively and no run. Fourth ball, Jadeja whips the ball on the onside and takes a single. Fifth ball, Dhoni taps the ball straight to the midon fielder and takes a single. Sixth ball, Jadejad plays it straight to the deep midon and takes a single, india are 196 for 5.
39th over : Starc continues. Dhoni taps the first ball on the onside and takes two quick runs. Second ball, Dhoni taps the ball on the offside and takes a single. Third ball, excellent delivery from Starc, hits Jadeja's pads and Indians crosses over for a single. Fourth ball, Dhoni whips the ball on the offside and no run. Fifth ball, Excellent bowling from Starc, Dhoni takes a single. Sixth ball, wide on the pads and Jadeja whips the ball to the boundary. A welcome boundary for India. india re 192 for five.
38th over: Faulkner into the atack. First ball, the ball cuts in sharply and hits Jadeja on the pads and no run. Good bowling from Australians. Second ball, Jadeja pats the ball on the onside and takes a single. Third ball, Dhonit cuts the ball and takes a single. Fourth ball, Jadeja taps the ball on the offside straight to Watson at point and no run. Fifth ball, a short ball, Jadeja tries to hook it, gets an inside edge and takes a single. Sixth ball, Dhoni pats the ball on the onside and takes a single. India are 183 for 5.
Two good powerplay overs from Australia
37th over: Will it be a Dhoni act today? Starc into the attack. First ball, Dhoni takes a quick single. Second ball, good delivery from Starc beating the outside edge of Rahane and through to the keeper. Australians gone for the review. A faint edge was seen in the snickometre and the third umpire reverses the decision to out. Australians strike once again at the vital moment. Rahane gone. India are 178 for 5. Ravindra Jadeja is the next man. Third ball, Jadeja tries to flick the ball and quick relfex from Finch and Jadeja is safe. Fourth ball, Jadeja pats the ball on the offside and takes a single. Fifth ball, beautiful delivery from Starc. Dhoni plays it straight to midon and no run. Can India make it to the finals with the last recognised pair in? Sixth ball, Dhoni taps the ball on the leg side and takes a single.
36th over: Faulkner into the attack. It is power play. First ball, wide delivery from Faulkner, Dhoni tries to run through the third man and misses it. Second ball, Dhoni plays it on the offside and takes a single. Third ball, Rahane once again tries to run through the third man, misses it and no run. A good over from Faulkner. Fourth ball, Rahane flicks the ball on the leg side and takes a quick single. Fifth ball, Dhoni cuts the ball through the point and a welcome boundary for India. Sixth ball, Dhoni pats the ball on the leg side and takes a single. India are 176 for 4.
35th over: Johnson continues. First ball, Dhoni plays it on the offside and takes a single. Second ball, Rahane tries to cut the ball through the third man misses it and Haddin does the rest. Third ball, Rahane pulls it to the deep mid wicket fielder and takes a single. Fourth ball, Dhoni plays it to the offside and no run. Fifth ball, Dhoni plays it defensively and takes a quick single. Sixth ball, Excellent show from Rahane, excellent fielding from Starc and umpires are checking. It is two only. India are 170 for 4.
34th over : Watson takes the ball. First ball, Rahane jumps outside the crease and hits the ball over the mid-on for an excellent four. Second ball, Rahane plays it defensively. Third ball, Rahane plays it defensively and no run. Fourth ball, Excellent shot from Rahane to the third man and t akes two runs. Fifth ball, Rahane pulls the ball and it falls short of the deep mid-wicket fielder and one run. Sixth ball, Dhoni taps the ball to the off side and India are 165 for 4.
Drinks break Will Dhoni and Rahane take India through the finals. Let us wait and see.
33rd over: Johnson into the attack. First ball, Dhoni plays a wide ball to the point fielder and no run. Second ball, Dhoni pats the ball on the onside and takes a single. India 151 for 4. Third ball, a wide delivery from Johnson. Rahane plays it wide of Michael Clarke and it is a cheeky four. It is the first boundary for Rahane. Fourth ball, Rahane plays it defensively and no run. Fifth ball, Rahane plays it on the onside and takes a single. Sixth ball, Dhoni plays it defensively and no run. India are 157 for 4.
32nd over: Watson continues. First ball, Rahane tries to play it on the onside misses it and no run. Second ball, Rahane plays it straight to the midoff fielder and no run. Third ball, Rahane plays it defensively and no run. Fourth ball, good ball from Watson, Rahane plays straight to the fielder at mid on and no run. Fifth ball, Rahane pulls it on the onside and the ball fell short of the fielder and a single taken. Sixth ball, Dhoni plays it on the offside and takes a single. India are 150 for 4.
31st over: Hazlewood continues. Dhoni smashes the first ball for a vicious four through the long-on boundary. Second ball, Dhoni pats the ball on the offside and takes a single. Third ball, Rahane plays it defensively and no run. Fourth ball, Rahane plays it on the offside and no run. Fifth ball, Rahane pats the ball on the onside and takes a single. Sixth ball, Dhoni cuts the ball above the slip for another four of the over. India 144 for 4.
30th over : Shane Watson into the attack. First ball, Dhoni takes a quick single. It is a leg bye. Second ball, Rahane taps into the onside and takes a single. Third ball, defensive shot from Dhoni and no run. Fourth ball, Dhoni plays it straight to the midoff and no run. Fifth ball, Dhoni plays it on the offside and takes a single. Sixth ball, short ball from Watson, Rahane plays it on the onside and takes two runs. India 138 for 4.
29th over: Hazlewood into the attack. Dhoni hits the first ball in the air and the ball falls short of third man fielder and takes a two runs. Second ball, Dhoni plays it defensively to the fielder, no run. Third ball, Dhoni plays it defensively back to the bowler. Fourth ball, again a defensive shot from Dhoni, no run. Fifth ball, Short ball, Dhoni pats the ball on the onside and takes a single. Sixth ball, Rahane plays it defensively and India are 133 for 4.
28th over: Maxwell to Dhoni. plays the first ball defensively. Second ball, Dhoni cuts the ball through the point and takes two runs. India 127 for 4. Third ball, Again outside the off and Dhoni cuts the ball straight the deep point fielder and takes a single. Fourth ball, Rhane taps the ball to the deep fine leg fielder and takes another single. Fifth ball, Dhoni taps on the onside and takes quick single. Sixth ball. Rahane taps the ball a diving fielding from Maxwell. India are 130 for 4.
27th over : Faulkner continues. Rahane plays the first ball straight to the fielder and no run. Second ball, Rahane cuts the ball to the sweeper point and takes a single. Third ball, Dhoni pulls the ball, the ball falls short of Warner and one run. Fourth ball, Rahane takes a single by striking the ball straight to deep mid-on. Fifth ball, Dhoni chops the ball to the third man and takes another single. Sixth ball, Rahane plays it straight to the fielder and no run.
26th over : Maxwell continues. First ball, Dhoni takes a single. Second ball, Rahane flicks on the onside and takes another single. Third ball, Dhoni takes another single. Fourth ball, Rahane cuts the ball through the deep cover fielder and takes another single. Fifth ball, Dhoni plays it on the offside and takes another single. Sixth ball, Rahane plays it through to deep mid on and takes another single. India 121 for 4.
25th over Faulkner to continue. First ball, Dhoni leaves the ball to the keeper. Second ball, Dhoni plays it on the onside and takes a single. India are 111 for 4. Third ball, Rahane plays it straight to the midoff fielder and no run. Fourth ball, another defensive shot from Rahane and no run. Fifth ball, Rahane flicks the ball on the onside and takes two quick runs and it is 113 for 4. Sixth ball, Rahane again plays it on the onside and once again two quick runs. India are 115 for 4.
24th over : India in dire straits. Dhoni is the next man in. Maxwell continues. First ball, defensive shot from Rahane. Second ball, Rahane plays it on the onside and takes a single. Third ball, Dhoni plays it on the onside and no run. Fourth ball, Dhoni punches it on the offside and takes a single. India 110 for 4. Fifth ball, Rahane plays it defensively and no run. Sixth ball, Rahane plays it on the onside straight to the fielder and no run.
23rd over: First ball, no run. One run off the second ball, as Raina pushes it down to third man.Third ball, no run. A single off the fourth ball. Fifth ball, four! Sixth ball, Suresh Raina is out. Faulkner strikes. Raina tries to run it down the third man but thick outside edge and a good catch from Haddin. A loose shot from Raina. India are 108 for 4.
22nd over: No runs off the first ball of Maxwell's over. India finally reach their 100 as Rahane and Raina each score a run in the second and third balls. Fourth ball, no run. Fifth ball, a single as Rahane sweeps it to deep square leg. Sixth ball, one run as Raina pulls it past midwicket. India are 102 for 3.
21st over : First ball, no run from Rahane. A big bouncer from Starc in the second ball. A muted appeal goes up to no response. Rahane hits a single off the third ball, punches it through point to deep. Fourth ball, no run from Raina. Fifth ball, no run, but Starc makes a show of throwing the ball at Raina as the crowd boos. They appeal for obstructing the fielder but the umpire shakes his head. Two wides from Starc. Sixth ball, no run. India are 98 for 3.
20th over : Maxwell into the attack, First ball, defensive shot from Rahane. Second ball, Rahane plays it straight to the bowler. Third ball, Rahane tries to cut but the ball went straight to the bowler. Fourth ball, excellent shot from Rahane and it is a single. Fifth ball, Raina plays it straight to the midon fielder and no run. Sixth ball, excellent delivery from Maxwell. India are 96 for 3.
India are scoring nearly five runs an over.
19th over: Suresh Raina comes in next. Mitchell Starc introduced into the attack. First ball, Rahane plays it defensively and no run. Second ball, Rahane plays it defensively on the leg side and no run. Third ball, defensive shot from Rahane and no run. Fourth ball, another defensive shot from Rahane and no run. Stunned silence from the Indian fans. Fifth ball, Rahane plays it straight down the ground and takes two runs. India 93 for 3. Sixth ball, Rahne plays it on the offside and takes a quick single and India are 94 for 3.
18th over: Johnson continues. First ball, Rahane plays it defensively and no run. Johnson and Hazlewood are bowling beautifully now. Second ball, short ball, Rahane punches it down on the leg side and takes a single. India 83 for 2. Third ball, Rohit plays a exquisite drive on the off side and takes a single. Fourth ball, Rahane once again plays it on the off side to the deep cover fielder and takes a single. Fifth ball, Excellent shot from Rohit, pitched it short and Rohit pounced on it and smashed the ball over the mid-wicket for another six. India 91 for 2. Sixth ball, Johnson had his revenge. The ball pitched on the off side and came in sharply and Rohit played it on to his stumps and Johnson strikes once again. India 91 for three. Good comeback from Johnson.
17th over: Hazlewood continues. First ball, Rohit plays it defensively and no run. Second ball, Rohit plays it the third man and takes a single. It is 81 for 2. Third ball, Rahane plays it defensively on the off side and no run. Fourth ball, Once again a defensive shot from Rahane and no run. Fifth ball, Excellent delivery from Hazlewood and Rahane taps the ball on the off side and takes a single. It is 82 for 2. Sixth ball, Rohit plays a defensive shot and no run. It is 82 for 2.
16th over: Johnson continues.First ball, Rohit plays it defensively and no run. Continuous seven dots for India. Second ball, Rohit tries to pull but the ball hits the underneath and it is single. It is 78 for 1. Third ball, Kohli is out. Australia gets the danger man, Johnson pitched it short and Kohli tried to pull it and the ball hits the edge and went skywards and Haddin took a good catch. Australia strikes again. Ajinkhya Rahane comes in next. Fourth ball, pitched it short and Rahane played it on the leg side and takes a single. It is 79 for 2. Fifth ball, Rohit plays it on the off side and no run. Sixth ball, Rohit plays it on the leg side and takes a single. It is 80 for 2.
15th over: Hazlewood continues, First ball, Kohli plays it defensively and no run. Second ball, Beautiful delivery from Hazlewood, pitched outisde the off and ball just missed the defense of Kohli and through to the keeper. Third ball, Kohli plays it defensively on the on side and no run. Hazlewood is bowling beautifully and took a big wicket of Shikhar Dhawan. Fourth ball, Kohli plays it on the off side and again no run. Kohli is watchful. Fifth ball, Again an excellent delivery from Hazlewood and no run. Sixth ball, Kohli plays it defensively and it is a maiden over from Hazlewood.
14th over: Johnson takes the ball. First ball, Kohli plays it down to the offside and no run. Second ball, Kohli plays it defensively and no run. Third ball, Kohli plays straight to Maxwell in the covers and no run. Fourth ball, Kohli plays it defensively on the off side and no run. Fifth ball, again a defensive shot from Kohli and no run. Sixth ball, Kohli at last takes a single, playing it to the third man. It is 77 for one.
Will it be a Kohli show today like what he did in the Tests?
13th over: Hazlewood to bowl. First ball, pitches on the leg side whips the pads of Rohit and goes through to the keeper. Loud appeal from bowler and Haddin. Second ball, Rohit plays it straight to the mid on fielder and no run. Third ball, Rohit pulls it from outside the off stump and takes two runs. It is 75 for no loss. Good start from India. both the openers are playing good cricket. Fourth ball, Rohit chops the ball to the third man and takes a single. It is 76 for no loss. Fifth ball, Dhawan jumps out of the crease and plays it high over the cover fielder and Maxwell takes a simple catch at deep cover. First breakthrough for Australia. Dhawan falls for 45. It is 75 for 1. Virat Kohli comes in next. Sixth ball, Rohit leaves the ball through to the keeper.
12th over: Faulkner to start a new over. Dhawan hits the first ball for a straight four, excellent shot from Dhawan. Second ball, tries to hook the ball, misses it and it was called a wide from umpire. It is 65 for no loss. Another excellent straight drive from Dhawan. Dhawan is really taking on Faulkner . It is a four. Third ball, Dhawan misses it and no run. Fourth ball, Dhawan pulls the ball to the square led boundary and takes a single. Fifth ball, Rohit plays it on the off side and another single. Sixth ball, Dhawan chops the ball to the third man and takes two runs. Big over for India. 13 from this over and it is 73 for no loss.
11th over: Rohit Sharma on strike. One run from the first ball, as he drives it to sweeper cover for a single. Second ball to Dhawan, two runs, whips it through midwicket. Third ball, no run. Fourth ball, Dhawan leave it to the kee3per and no run. Fourth ball, it is a wide from Johnson. It is 59 for no loss. Rohit on 20 and Dhawan on 34. Dhawan plays it on the onside and it is single. Sixth ball, Rohit plays it defensively and it is 60 for no loss.
10th over: Begins with a no ball. A free hit is signalled. One run from the first ball from Rohit Sharma. Dhawan takes strike in the second ball, no run. Third ball, four from Dhawan, a fantastic drive. Another four in the fifth ball, past the diving fielder in mid off. Dhawan finishes the over with a magnificent six in the fifth ball. India are 55 for no loss.
9th over: Dhawan takes two runs. First ball from Johnson. No run from the second ball. Four from Dhawan in the third ball, through two fielders. Fourth ball, a yorker from Johnson. No run. Fifth and sixth balls are dots. India are 39 for no loss.
8th over: Hazlewood continues. First ball, Dhawan plays it straight to the cover fielder and no run. Second ball, Dhawan pulls it but straight to the deep square leg fielder and takes a single. It is 31 for no loss. Third ball, Rohit plays it in the on side and takes a single. It is 32 for no loss. Fourth ball, Dhawan plays it on the offside and takes a quick single and it is 33 for no loss. Fifth ball, Rohit plays it defensively on the off side and no run. Sixth ball, Rohit Sharma plays it defensively and no run. India 33 for no loss.
7th over: Johnson replaces Starc. First ball, pitches on the off side and Rohit leaves it alone to the keeper. Second ball, Rohit hooks it over the fine-leg boundary for the first six. Johnson pitched it short and Rohit pounced on it. Third ball, Rohit leaves the ball to the keeper. Fourth ball, pitched outside off stump and Rohit leaves to the keeper. It is 30 for no loss. Fifth ball, Rohit plays it straight. Didn't timed it properly and the ball goes straight to the mid-off fielder and no run. Sixth ball, Rohit plays defensively straight to the mid-off fielder. It is 30 for no loss.
6th over: Hazlewood continues. First ball, Dhawan plays it on the off side for a single. Second ball, Rohit tries to play it on the onside and runs a quick leg bye. It is 22 for no loss. Third ball, Dhawan slashes it and misses it completely and the ball sails to the keeper. Fourth ball, Dhawan plays it on the off side and no run. Fifth ball, pitched on the on side, Dhawan tries to play it and misses, the ball hits his pads and no run. Sixth ball, Dhawan plays it on the off side and takes two runs. It is 24 for no loss.
5th over: Starc continues. First ball, Dhawan plays it on the off side and takes a single. It is 16 for no loss. Second ball, good bowling from Starc, Rohit shoulder arm and the ball went to the keeper. Third ball, Rohit chipped it on the leg side and takes three runs. A good shot from Rohit in the gaps on the leg side. It is 19 for no loss. Fourth ball, good short ball from Starc. Umpire Kumar Dharmasena says it is one for the over. Fifth ball, A loud appeal for LBW. Australians are grouping together and they are not going for a review. A beautiful delivery from Starc, the ball just misses the leg stump. Sixth ball, Good bouncer and no run. It is 20 for no loss.
4th over : First ball, defensively played by Rohit. Second ball, Rohit hits on the leg and takes a single. It is 10 for no loss. Third ball, Dhawan pulls it for an excellent four. It is 14 for no loss. Fourth ball, edged and dropped. An reprieve for Dhawan. Sorry it is Haddin who dropped the catch . Fifth ball, Dhawan plays it on the off side and takes a single. Sixth ball, Rohit plays it defensively. It is 15 for no loss. Rohit on 8 and Dhawan on 6 are batting.
3rd over : First ball, defensive shot no run. Second ball, Dhawan plays it for a single. Third ball, Rohit plays it on the off side for a single. Fourth ball, Dhawan plays it defensively on the off side. Fifth, excellent bowling from Starc, Dhawan plays it defensively to the bowler. It is 9 for no loss. Sixth ball, Dhawan plays it on the leg-side. Well fielded by Maxwell. At the end of three over it is 9 for no loss.
2nd over: It is John Hazlewood. Dhawan cuts the ball and takes a single of the first ball. It is 5 for no loss. Second ball, pitched outside the off-stump and Rohit Sharma left it to go through to keeper. Third ball, good delivery from Hazlewood, Rohit leaves the ball to the keeper. Fourth ball, played it defensively by Rohit and no run. Fifth ball, Rohit hooked it and the ball goes over the keeper and it is two runs. The ball hit on the high end of the bat. Sixth ball, Rohit played it defensively on the leg side and it is 7 for no loss.
1st over: It's Starc to start. First ball, Beautiful angling delivery from Starc.Second ball is also a dot ball. India yet to score. Third ball defensively played by Rohit Sharma. Fourth ball, edged by Rohit Sharma, Australian are appealing, umpires are discussing whether it carried to Watson. Gone to the third umpire. A good effort from Watson. It is not out. Starc is making the ball do the talking. Fifth ball, excellent shot from Rohit Sharma. The ball rips through the point and goes to the boundary. First runs for India. It is 4 for no loss.Sixth ball, another defensive shot. It is for 4 for no loss.
The chase begins with Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma come to the centre.
Australia led by Steven Smith and Aaron Finch scored a massive 328 for 7 in 50 overs against India during the semifinal match at Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Steve Smith scored 105 in 93 balls and Aaron Finch 81 off 116 balls. Umesh Yadav took 4 for 72. Ashwin was the most economical bowler with 1 for 42 in his allotted 10 overs.
Australia won the toss and chose to bat first in the second semifinal against India in Sydney on Thursday.
The teams are
Australia:
AJ Finch, DA Warner, SPD Smith, MJ Clarke, SR Watson, GJ Maxwell, JP Faulkner, BJ Haddin, MG Johnson, MA Starc, JR Hazlewood
India
Dhawan, RG Sharma, V Kohli, AM Rahane, SK Raina, MS Dhoni, RA Jadeja, R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, MM Sharma, UT Yadav
