46.5: All Over. India Knocked Out
Mitchell Starc picks the final wicket of Umesh Yadav. Defending Champions out of the World Cup in the semi-final.
45.4: India One Wicket From Defeat
R Ashwin and Mohit Sharma fall in back-to-back deliveries off James Faulkner
India: 232/9 after 46 overs. (Need 97 runs runs from 24 balls)
44.3: Dhoni Run Out, Writing on the Cards?
Glenn Maxwell with a strong throw and Dhoni is caught outside the crease.
The Indian skipper is out for 65.
India: 232/7 after 45 overs.
42.2: Captain’s Knock?
MS Dhoni steps it up. Back to back sixes to get to his half-century.
India: 220/6 after 42.2 overs
41.5: Dhoni Loses Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is caught way out of his stumps after a direct throw from Steve Smith.
India: 208/6 after 42 overs (Need 121 runs from 48 balls)
36.2: Rahane Out
Ajinkya Rahane nicks one to Haddin. Or does he?
Australia ask for a referral. The snicko shows a slight wave.
Third umpire Erasmus gives it. Rahane out to Mitchell Starc for 44.
India: 179/5 after 37 overs.
35 Overs Up!
MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane in the middle as India finish 35 overs.
170/4, still need another 159 runs from 15 overs.
22.6: Australia Strike Again
New man Suresh Raina and Ajinkya Rahane manage to string together 17 runs for the 4th wicket before Australia strike again.
Raina sends one to Haddin, who doesn’t miss. Faulkner with his first wicket.
India is deep deep trouble. 108/4 after 23 overs. (Need 221 runs from 27 overs)
17.6: Johnson On Top
Mitchell Johnson gets hit for a maximum by Rohit Sharma.
Turns around and castles him off the next delivery.
Rohit out for 34 off 48 balls.
India: 91/3 after 18 overs. (Need another 238 runs off 32 overs)
15.3: Anushka on the Big Screen, Kohli off the Pitch
Virat Kohli scored 1 run off 13 balls before falling victim to a Mitchell Johnson short ball.
India in trouble now. 80/2 after 16 overs.
12.5: Dhawan Falls for 45
Josh Hazlewood with the breakthrough. Just when things were getting desperate for the Aussies, the 6-foot 6 bowler puts an end to Dhawan’s innings. The opener walks back to the hut 41-ball 45. India: 76/1 after 13 overs
Indian sports minister, Sarbananda Sonowal sends his wishes for the Men in Blue.
9.5: Fifty Up For India
Two boundaries and a six in the 9th over and Shikhar Dhawan helps India cross the 50-run mark.
3.4: Dhawan Dropped!
After Rohit, it’s Shikhar Dhawan’s turn to get a life.
Thick edge as he nicks one. Brad Haddin’s gloves miss it.
India: 15/0 after 4 overs.
0.4 Overs: Rohit Not Caught
Rohit Sharma edges one to the slips, Shane Watson thinks he’s caught the ball. Umpires are not sure and go up to the third umpire.
Replays show the ball bounced a tiny bit before falling into Watson’s palms. Sharma not out.
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50 Overs: 329 Run Target for India
Neat cameo from Mitchell Johnson at the end with the fast bowler scoring 27 off 9 balls. 29 runs came off the last 2 overs. Australia wrap up their innings at 328/7.
48.2: 300 Up for Australia
Brad Haddin hits a single to bring in the home team’s 300. From 197/2 in 34.1 overs to 300 plus. Have the Aussies managed to do just enough?
47th Over: Shane Watson: 4.2.4.1.OUT!
Mohit Sharma joins the party, sends back Shane Watson for 28. Australia: 299/7 after 48 overs.
Shami takes the ball for the next over.
46.3: Faulkner Bowled!
Umesh Yadav sends back James Faulkner for a 12-ball-21. Just one short of a five-for in a World Cup semi. Common Umesh! Australia: 288/6 after 47 overs. (Run Rate: 6.12)
Challenge accepted.
Over 45: Dhoni In-Charge
All eyes on the Indian skipper as he stifles the Aussie run flow with his bowling choices and field placements. 5 more overs to go, Umesh Yadav has 2, Mohit Sharma has 2 and Shami has 1 over left. Who’s next? Australia: 271/5 after 45 overs.
42.1: Clarke Sent Back for 10
The Aussie skipper missed out on the action over the summer against India with an injury and he missed out on scoring runs here as well. Mohit Sharma with the wicket. Australia: 250/5 after 43 overs. (Run Rate: 5.81)
38.2: Yadav Gets His Third!
Umesh Yadav gets Aaron Finch out for 81. India back in the game! Australia: 235/4 after 39 overs (Run Rate : 6.02)
37.3: Danger Man Maxwell Out
R Ashwin strikes for India. Glenn Maxwell walks in, score 23 off 12 and R Ashwin makes him walk back. Australia: 233/3 after 28 overs (Run Rate: 6.13)
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34.1: Breakthrough For India
Umesh Yadav gives the Defending Champions a much needed breakthrough. Steve Smith out for 105. But has the damage already been done? Australia: 197/2. Still got 15 more overs to go with eight wickets in hand.
32.6: Century for Steve Smith
Steve Smith threatening to take this game away from India. Brings in his century with a boundary off Shami. Australia: 181/1 after 33 overs. (Run Rate: 5.48)
30 Overs: Even Stevens
Match in the balance. Australia 155/1 after 30 overs. Run Rate: 5.16
26.3: Finch’s 50 Up Opener
Aaron Finch gets to his half-century as well. Solid support for Steve Smith. Fifty coming off 82 balls Australia: 143/1 after 27 overs. (Run Rate: 5.29)
22.4: India Go for DRS
Ravindra Jadeja thinks he’s got Aaron Finch out LBW. Umpires don’t agree. Takes a bit of convincing from the spinner but Dhoni eventually goes for the DRS. Third umpire sticks to the decision. Not Out. Australia: 118/1 after 23 overs. (Run Rate: 5.13)
20: Spinners Rein In
The Aussies R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are put into bowl and it’s immediately evident in the scoreline. 9 runs scored in the last 3 overs. Australia: 105/1 after 20 Overs. (Run Rate: 5.25)
How’s This For a Viewing Party?
Fans watch the World Cup semifinal from a platform hanging from a crane overlooking the Sydney Cricket Ground. Talk about bird’s eye!
18.6: Another Fifty for Smith
Steve Smith keeps ‘em coming against India. Gets to his seventh ODI half-century off 53 balls. Australia: 100/1 after 19 overs (Run Rate: 5.26)
15 Overs: “India Need A Wicket”
Steve Smith and Aaron Finch untroubled by the Indian bowling. 82/1 after 15 overs. (Run Rate: 5.46)
10 Overs Up!
Australia in control again. 56/1 after 10 overs. Steve Smith on 30 and Aaron Finch on 11. (RR: 5.60)
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Over 3.1: Warner Out!
15 runs after 3 overs an Umesh Yadav gets India on top! David Warner out for 12
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