Can India tame Aussies in World Cup 2015 semis?
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India and Australia will clash in the second semifinal of the cricket World Cup 2015 in Sydney on Thursday. Many are calling this contest as the 'final' of the tournament. (Complete World Cup coverage | Stats)
The world champions have stormed back to imperious form in the World Cup and are unbeaten going into the last-four showdown at Sydney Cricket Ground, where they will be out to end Australia's bid for a fifth world crown. (Ashwin could be India's game-changer: Stuart Clark)
From the start of December to early February, however, Australia simply dominated India, winning two and drawing two Tests and then beating them comfortably in a tri-series match and World Cup warm-up. (Australia, India braced for verbal onslaught)
Australia have a 7-3 win-loss record in the 10 World Cup games they have played versus India, but the last 10 ODIs between the two cricket superpowers, have seen some even contests. Here's a quick look at the last ODIs between India and Australia. (Top five reasons why India can stun Australia)
1. January 26, 2015 - No Result (Sydney)
India were 69/2 in 16 overs in a 44 overs-a-side match when rain prevented any further play.
2. January 18, 2015 - Australia Won by 4 Wickets (Melbourne)
India's campaign in the tri-series Down Under did not get off to the best possible start. Rohit Sharma hit 138 while Suresh Raina made 51 as the Men in Blue posted 267/8. Mitchell Starc was the star for Australia with 6 for 43. In reply, Aaron Finch led the way with 96 and cameos from Shane Watson and Steve Smith saw the hosts home with one over to spare.
3. November 2, 2013 - India Won by 57 Runs (Bangalore)
The series decider proved to be an entertaining game for the crowd. Rohit Sharma blasted away to 209 as India amassed 383/6. The Aussies made a brave chase with James Faulkner's 116 helping them to 326. The win gave India a 3-2 series victory.
4. October 30, 2013 - India Won by 6 Wickets (Nagpur)
It was a run-fest as Australia piled up 350 runs, thanks to centuries by Shane Watson and George Bailey. However, India proved equal to the task as Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli struck tons to propel them to victory.
5. October 26, 2013 - No Result (Cuttack)
Heavy rains prevented the match from starting and it had to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.
6. October 23, 2013 - No Result (Ranchi)
Australia had posted 295/8 but India had barely gotten out of the blocks when rain stopped play in the fifth over. The match never restarted and the honours were shared.
7. October 19, 2013 - Australia Won by 4 Wickets (Mohali)
MS Dhoni led from the front with a blistering 139. India set Australia 304 to win. The Aussie middle order clicked with Adam Voges making 76 and James Faulkner blasted 64 at the end to take them over the line.
8. October 16, 2013 - India Won by 9 Wickets (Jaipur)
Australian batsmen made merry on a flat wicket and piled on 359/5. India showed their batting might with tons from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli sealing the issue with effortless ease.
9. October 13, 2013 - Australia Won by 72 Runs (Pune)
George Bailey's 85 ad Aaron Finch's 72 gave Australia a total of 304 to defend. James Faulkner grabbed 3 wickets as India's chase faltered. Virat Kohli's 61 was not enough to prevent them for folding up for 232.
10. February 26, 2012 - Australia Won by 87 Runs (Sydney)
David Warner's 68 guided the hosts to 252/9. India did not even come close as they were knocked off for 165. India wanted to forget this match in a hurry!
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