DHAKA: Australia are facing India’s bowling attacks in the 2nd Semi-Final of ICC Cricket World Cup at Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday morning.

Australia scored 15 runs for one in 3.1 overs till filing this report.

Aaron Finch, began Australia’s innings with David Warner on the other end of the crease while India’s Mohammed Shami bowled the first over.

Warner walked early to the pavilion as he was caught by Virat Kohli in Umesh Yadav’s over when Australia’s score was at 15 runs in 3.1 overs.

Earlier, Australia captain MJ Clarke won the toss and decided to bat. The match kicked off at 9:30am. Both sides have made no change to their winning XI.

Former New Zealand cricketer, commentator and author Martin Crowe said Australia have never lost World Cup semi final. India have won 2 out 3. This will be a clash of styles.

Teams

Australia
Aaron Finch, David Warner, Steven Smith, Michael Clarke (capt), Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell, James Faulkner, Brad Haddin (wk), Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood.

India
Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami.
 
BDST: 0933 HRS, MAR 26, 2015