Monday, March 23, 2015

India vs Australia Semi Final

India vs Australia - Cricket World Cup 2015 Semi Final


Where: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
When: Mar 26, 2015 03:30 GMT, 23:30 EDT, 09:00 IST
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.
Australia 328/7 (50.0 overs) defeated India 233 (46.5 overs) by 95 runs.

Australia go through to the World Cup final, India, the defending champions, lose their title as well as an 11-match unbeaten run.

It was an heartbreaking match for the Indian cricket fans. Australia lost the first wicket early but Finch (81) and Smith (105) took control of the game with 182 run partnership. India took four quick wickets but it was too late. Australians kept slogging and took the score to 328/7 at the end of 50th over. Indian bowers were not as effective as they have been throughout the world cup so far. Indian inning started with dropped catches and missed chances but the opening pair somehow survived until 13th over when Dhawan departed at Indian score of 76. Kohli wasted 13 bowls before returning back. India kept losing wickets and were all out for 233 in the 47th over. Dhoni (44) and Rahane (65) were the only batsmen showing some resistance.

India vs Australia - Full Match Highlights

Umesh takes 4 for 42 - Highlights

Preview

India and Australia face each other in what is being called "a Final before a Final". India has been on a roll and on high confidence but Australia has upper hand psychologically and will have the huge advantage of playing in front of home crowd and home ground. Australian team has asked for a green pitch hoping to make it harder for the Indian batsmen to play shots. However it is a double edged sword since Indian seamers have also been able to exploit faster pitches and take wickets. They have definitely learnt a lot playing in these conditions for last three months and Australin pitches are like home to them now.

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