India won the match against three year world champion Australia, and threw them out from competition. In Ahmedabad Motera stadium, Indian team after a scintillating combat with Aussie entered the semi final with smashing honour. In a high thrilling quarter final match, Australia made a total score of 260 runs in 50 overs with the help of Ponting ‘s century. On the contrary Indian batsman scored 261 in 47 overs and all rounder Yuvraj proved his all-rounder-ship and hit unbeaten 57 runs in just 65 balls and on the balling side, took 2 wickets.
India defeated Australia with 5 wickets in hand and 2.4 overs remaining to be bowled. Raina played very well and made winning partnership with Yuvraj. Gambhir also contributed 50 runs. Zaheer and Ashwin took 2-2 wickets each and devoid Australia to make huge score. On the next Wednesday, India will play semi final match with Pakistan at Mohali (Punjab).
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