Australia defeated India by 95 runs in a single sided contest in Sydney on Thursday to fix
their spot as the opponent of New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Cricket world cup.
The contest was a one sided contest with Australia performing better in every aspect of the game.
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.India bowled well in the first 10 overs and took the wicket of David Warner,but after that it was all Australia show .
Steve Smith hit a memorable century and was helped by a good knock from Aaron Finch.
Maxwell and Johnson helped the team to cross 300 with their blistering innings in the end.
In reply India got of to a good start with Shikhar Dhawan looking in great form but as soon as Dhawan got out on 45 Indian batsman just walked in and got out.Kohli and Raina
disappointed.
Dhoni and Rahane were too slow to chase.India were already 7 down when Dhoni decided
to attack but it was too late and he got run out to an excellent throw by Maxwell.
In the India India managed only 235 runs and lost match by 95 runs.
Now the final is all set to be played on Sunday in Melbourne,Australia.
Both New Zealand and Australia are Arch Rivals and the match is expected to be a thriller.
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