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India make World Twenty20 semis, knock out Australia

Published: 28 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am | Last Updated: 19 Nov 2021 - 02:04 pm
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India's Virat Kohli celebrates after winning their match. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi


Mohali, India: India qualified for the World Twenty20 semi-finals and knocked out Australia on Sunday with a tense six-wicket victory in their do-or-die showdown in Mohali.

Explosive batsman Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 82 in a 51-ball knock as India successfully chased down Australia's total of 160-6 with five balls to spare.

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