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Australia made a vital breakthrough with the wicket of Virender Sehwag in the 29th over in a must-win match for both sides at a packed Mohali.Australia made a vital breakthrough with the wicket of Virender Sehwag in the 29th over in a must-win match for both sides at a packed Mohali.
Sehwag compiled a careful 65 to build India a promising foundation before he was trapped lbw to Mitchell Johnson.Sehwag compiled a careful 65 to build India a promising foundation before he was trapped lbw to Mitchell Johnson.
Captain Rahul Dravid (20 not out) and Sehwag added 37 after India lost Dinesh Mongia (18) and Sachin Tendulkar (10).Captain Rahul Dravid (20 not out) and Sehwag added 37 after India lost Dinesh Mongia (18) and Sachin Tendulkar (10).
Mongia edged Shane Watson to Michael Hussey at slip and the flat-footed Tendulkar edged Glenn McGrath behind.Mongia edged Shane Watson to Michael Hussey at slip and the flat-footed Tendulkar edged Glenn McGrath behind.
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36th over (163-3): The Indian skipper makes room to brilliantly carve Symonds through the off-side and a desperate dive from Lee cannot prevent four. Dravid is starting to step on the gas now.
35th over (155-3): Dravid drives elegantly past Johnson but, again, the ball hits the timber and a certain four is prevented.
34th over (152-3): Dravid shows some urgency by lofting Symonds to cow corner for four and sweeps for two to take his team past 150.
33rd over (145-3): With two very similar batsmen at the crease, both of whom like to build patiently, India are in danger of losing some ground here. On a belter of a wicket 275 looks par.33rd over (145-3): With two very similar batsmen at the crease, both of whom like to build patiently, India are in danger of losing some ground here. On a belter of a wicket 275 looks par.
32nd over (141-3): Ponting turns to Symonds for the first dose of spin and he finds some sharp turn.32nd over (141-3): Ponting turns to Symonds for the first dose of spin and he finds some sharp turn.
31st over (137-3): Kaif collects his first four with a crisp off-drive when Johnson over-pitches. This is a crucial passage of play for India: these two will want to lay the foundations for Dhoni to launch a late assault.31st over (137-3): Kaif collects his first four with a crisp off-drive when Johnson over-pitches. This is a crucial passage of play for India: these two will want to lay the foundations for Dhoni to launch a late assault.
30th over (132-3): Watson is persisting with the short stuff - and it's proving hard to get away - but he has struggled with his line a bit.30th over (132-3): Watson is persisting with the short stuff - and it's proving hard to get away - but he has struggled with his line a bit.
29th over: WICKET India 126-3 (Sehwag lbw b Johnson 65) Johnson does win an lbw verdict this time, and there's little doubt for umpire Bucknor when he shapes the ball back in and hits Sehwag's back leg right in line with middle. An eventful 90-ball knock, sprinkled with audacity and fortune, comes to an end.29th over: WICKET India 126-3 (Sehwag lbw b Johnson 65) Johnson does win an lbw verdict this time, and there's little doubt for umpire Bucknor when he shapes the ball back in and hits Sehwag's back leg right in line with middle. An eventful 90-ball knock, sprinkled with audacity and fortune, comes to an end.
28th over (126-2): Sehwag is becoming agitated at the lack of boundaries and backs away in ungainly fashion, only to miss with his swish. Dravid walks up and has a word.28th over (126-2): Sehwag is becoming agitated at the lack of boundaries and backs away in ungainly fashion, only to miss with his swish. Dravid walks up and has a word.
27th over (123-2): Johnson swings one back in to hit Dravid on the back leg but the umpire correctly rules it was high. Like Watson, the left-armer looks likely to play some part in the Ashes.27th over (123-2): Johnson swings one back in to hit Dravid on the back leg but the umpire correctly rules it was high. Like Watson, the left-armer looks likely to play some part in the Ashes.
26th over (121-2): Watson's been quick with his bowling and verbals but Sehwag responds with a stroke of genius to deftly glide the ball down to third man. Watson keeps quiet.26th over (121-2): Watson's been quick with his bowling and verbals but Sehwag responds with a stroke of genius to deftly glide the ball down to third man. Watson keeps quiet.
25th over (114-2): Dravid pulls out two shots of the highest class to cut Lee and drive him through mid-on for successive boundaries. It brings a sedated crowd to life.25th over (114-2): Dravid pulls out two shots of the highest class to cut Lee and drive him through mid-on for successive boundaries. It brings a sedated crowd to life.
24th over (105-2): Watson's working up a fair bit of pace. Australia's faith in him is being rewarded and he does look a good bet for that all-rounder's slot in the first Test against England in Brisbane next month.24th over (105-2): Watson's working up a fair bit of pace. Australia's faith in him is being rewarded and he does look a good bet for that all-rounder's slot in the first Test against England in Brisbane next month.
23rd over (101-2): Luck goes against India for a change when Dravid produces a peach of a straight drive against Lee but it knocks out one a stump at the other end and no runs come from it.23rd over (101-2): Luck goes against India for a change when Dravid produces a peach of a straight drive against Lee but it knocks out one a stump at the other end and no runs come from it.
22nd over (100-2): Sehwag flicks Watson off his legs for a single to bring up three figures for India. They have the platform for a big total but the Aussies will still fancy their chances of limiting the damage.22nd over (100-2): Sehwag flicks Watson off his legs for a single to bring up three figures for India. They have the platform for a big total but the Aussies will still fancy their chances of limiting the damage.
21st over (95-2): Lee, whose first three overs went for 27, is back. There's more frustration for him as Dravid edges a good ball to the third-man boundary and Sehwag plays and misses at a quick one.21st over (95-2): Lee, whose first three overs went for 27, is back. There's more frustration for him as Dravid edges a good ball to the third-man boundary and Sehwag plays and misses at a quick one.
20th over: WICKET India 89-2 (Mongia c Hussey b Watson 18) But the very next ball he produces a lazy shot to a good-length delivery to guide Watson into Hussey's hands at slip. Australia needed that - and it's been coming. Skipper Dravid walks to the crease in his 300th one-day international.20th over: WICKET India 89-2 (Mongia c Hussey b Watson 18) But the very next ball he produces a lazy shot to a good-length delivery to guide Watson into Hussey's hands at slip. Australia needed that - and it's been coming. Skipper Dravid walks to the crease in his 300th one-day international.
20th over: Mongia effortlessly turns Watson off middle-stump and the ball disappears at lightning pace through square-leg. No-one moved an inch.20th over: Mongia effortlessly turns Watson off middle-stump and the ball disappears at lightning pace through square-leg. No-one moved an inch.
19th over (84-1): A huge roar erupts when Sehwag guides the left-armer down to a wide third man for his 24th ODI fifty off 63 balls. He's had quite a bit of luck but entertained us with eight boundaries.19th over (84-1): A huge roar erupts when Sehwag guides the left-armer down to a wide third man for his 24th ODI fifty off 63 balls. He's had quite a bit of luck but entertained us with eight boundaries.
19th over: Bracken strikes Sehwag on the back leg and there appeared to be little wrong with that one but Bucknor - standing in his 150th ODI - turns the appeal down.19th over: Bracken strikes Sehwag on the back leg and there appeared to be little wrong with that one but Bucknor - standing in his 150th ODI - turns the appeal down.
18th over (76-1): Watson, England's destroyer last week, comes on for Johnson and squanders an easy opportunity to run out Sehwag by a good few yards. The force and lady luck have been with the opener today and Watson chirps a few words at him when he fails to connect with another outrageous swipe.18th over (76-1): Watson, England's destroyer last week, comes on for Johnson and squanders an easy opportunity to run out Sehwag by a good few yards. The force and lady luck have been with the opener today and Watson chirps a few words at him when he fails to connect with another outrageous swipe.
17th over (75-1): Mongia frees his arms too after the drinks break and unleashes a cracking back-foot drive off Bracken for four but is beaten all ends up by one which straightens at the end of the over.17th over (75-1): Mongia frees his arms too after the drinks break and unleashes a cracking back-foot drive off Bracken for four but is beaten all ends up by one which straightens at the end of the over.
16th over (68-1): Sehwag knows only one way to cope with these situations and makes room to hammer Johnson high in front of and behind point for boundaries to relieve some of the tension. But a mix-up between the batsmen presents a run-out opportunity but Clarke is slow to get in the throw, which is wayward anyway.16th over (68-1): Sehwag knows only one way to cope with these situations and makes room to hammer Johnson high in front of and behind point for boundaries to relieve some of the tension. But a mix-up between the batsmen presents a run-out opportunity but Clarke is slow to get in the throw, which is wayward anyway.
15th over (57-1): Mongia's frustration almost costs him when he attempts to flay a wide one from Bracken but almost edges behind. He can count himself very lucky next ball when the seamer produces a beauty which kisses the off-stump - but the bails stay on!15th over (57-1): Mongia's frustration almost costs him when he attempts to flay a wide one from Bracken but almost edges behind. He can count himself very lucky next ball when the seamer produces a beauty which kisses the off-stump - but the bails stay on!
14th over (57-1): Johnson, who looked impressive against England, replaces McGrath (6-1-12-1) and the rookie is right on target immediately. The runs have dried up somewhat since the expensive Lee came off.14th over (57-1): Johnson, who looked impressive against England, replaces McGrath (6-1-12-1) and the rookie is right on target immediately. The runs have dried up somewhat since the expensive Lee came off.
13th over (55-1): Mongia nearly spoons a catch off a slower Bracken delivery. As England found against Bravo yesterday, they can cause all sorts of problems.13th over (55-1): Mongia nearly spoons a catch off a slower Bracken delivery. As England found against Bravo yesterday, they can cause all sorts of problems.
12th over (54-1): Left-hander Mongia is off to a confident start, pulling a short McGrath delivery with real authority. McGrath hits back by almost finding the outside edge. "Pigeon" is working himself back to his best, which is very bad news for England.12th over (54-1): Left-hander Mongia is off to a confident start, pulling a short McGrath delivery with real authority. McGrath hits back by almost finding the outside edge. "Pigeon" is working himself back to his best, which is very bad news for England.
11th over (50-1): Johnson makes a hash of trying to field a heave from Sehwag on the long-leg boundary to gift the batsman four, which brings up 50 for the Aussies.11th over (50-1): Johnson makes a hash of trying to field a heave from Sehwag on the long-leg boundary to gift the batsman four, which brings up 50 for the Aussies.
10th over: WICKET India 46-1 (Tendulkar c Gilchrist by McGrath 10) And McGrath finally gets the wicket he richly deserves, inducing the edge from Tendulkar to earn the Aussies a breakthrough. That was the 400th dismissal Gilchrist has played a hand in in ODIs.10th over: WICKET India 46-1 (Tendulkar c Gilchrist by McGrath 10) And McGrath finally gets the wicket he richly deserves, inducing the edge from Tendulkar to earn the Aussies a breakthrough. That was the 400th dismissal Gilchrist has played a hand in in ODIs.
10th over: McGrath smiles ruefully after Tendulkar edges wide of the slips for his second four.10th over: McGrath smiles ruefully after Tendulkar edges wide of the slips for his second four.
9th over (42-0): Sehwag almost kisses two successive beautiful Bracken deliveries behind before launching an outrageous heave which soars high towards the cover-point boundary.9th over (42-0): Sehwag almost kisses two successive beautiful Bracken deliveries behind before launching an outrageous heave which soars high towards the cover-point boundary.
8th over (38-0): McGrath is proving miserly and causing problems even for the great Tendulkar with his nagging line and length.8th over (38-0): McGrath is proving miserly and causing problems even for the great Tendulkar with his nagging line and length.
7th over (36-0): Too much excitement for Ponting, who replaces his speedster with Bracken. Sehwag takes an immediate liking to his pace, pulling out a cracking straight drive for his fourth boundary to move to 25. Bracken responds with a bouncer which troubles Tendulkar but this is a good pitch and the outfield is fast so a big score is on the cards.7th over (36-0): Too much excitement for Ponting, who replaces his speedster with Bracken. Sehwag takes an immediate liking to his pace, pulling out a cracking straight drive for his fourth boundary to move to 25. Bracken responds with a bouncer which troubles Tendulkar but this is a good pitch and the outfield is fast so a big score is on the cards.
6th over (29-0): McGrath is a model of accuracy as he sends down a maiden to make it only two runs conceded off three overs. All the excitement has been coming at Lee's end.6th over (29-0): McGrath is a model of accuracy as he sends down a maiden to make it only two runs conceded off three overs. All the excitement has been coming at Lee's end.
5th over (29-0): Tendulkar is not impressed when a late call for a single from Sehwag forces him to scamper through. He has another scare when Lee comprehensively beats him with a delivery which only just misses off-stump. The Mumbai maestro finally gets going with a fine square-drive for four to end a costly over.5th over (29-0): Tendulkar is not impressed when a late call for a single from Sehwag forces him to scamper through. He has another scare when Lee comprehensively beats him with a delivery which only just misses off-stump. The Mumbai maestro finally gets going with a fine square-drive for four to end a costly over.
5th over: Sehwag gets an inside edge and is fortunate when it flies past leg-stump for four down to fine-leg. The next delivery, a half-volley no-ball, is driven beautifully through extra-cover for his third boundary. Tendulkar, meanwhile, has yet to get off the mark after 10 balls.5th over: Sehwag gets an inside edge and is fortunate when it flies past leg-stump for four down to fine-leg. The next delivery, a half-volley no-ball, is driven beautifully through extra-cover for his third boundary. Tendulkar, meanwhile, has yet to get off the mark after 10 balls.
4th over (13-0): McGrath is just the type of bowler to trouble the dashing Sehwag and a nibble outside off-stump almoes does for the batsman. Clarke falls over fielding at extra-cover and the Indian fans roar in mirth. 'Pup' sees the funny side of it.4th over (13-0): McGrath is just the type of bowler to trouble the dashing Sehwag and a nibble outside off-stump almoes does for the batsman. Clarke falls over fielding at extra-cover and the Indian fans roar in mirth. 'Pup' sees the funny side of it.
3rd over (12-0): I spoke too soon. Sehwag's innings was nearly over there but Clarke failed to hold on to a tough chance at deep gully when the kitchen sink was thrown at another wide one, albeit a little fuller.3rd over (12-0): I spoke too soon. Sehwag's innings was nearly over there but Clarke failed to hold on to a tough chance at deep gully when the kitchen sink was thrown at another wide one, albeit a little fuller.
3rd over: Lee drops one a bit wide and Sehwag thrashes it through point like a tracer bullet. Sehwag has come in for fierce criticism in the Indian media after failing to score a ODI century in 18 months but that was more like his old self.3rd over: Lee drops one a bit wide and Sehwag thrashes it through point like a tracer bullet. Sehwag has come in for fierce criticism in the Indian media after failing to score a ODI century in 18 months but that was more like his old self.
2nd over (6-0): A quiet first over - not in terms of the crowd - from McGrath, who conceded just the single to Sehwag. Even that felt like it was the winning run in a World Cup final such was the crescendo.2nd over (6-0): A quiet first over - not in terms of the crowd - from McGrath, who conceded just the single to Sehwag. Even that felt like it was the winning run in a World Cup final such was the crescendo.
1st over (5-): Sehwag throws the bat at the first delivery and it flies over gully for two. He is beaten next ball before square-driving for three. McGrath dives brilliantly to prevent the boundary. Everything is being greeted with a near-hysterical reaction from a lively crowd. The world champions against the hosts at a packed venue - this is more like it!1st over (5-): Sehwag throws the bat at the first delivery and it flies over gully for two. He is beaten next ball before square-driving for three. McGrath dives brilliantly to prevent the boundary. Everything is being greeted with a near-hysterical reaction from a lively crowd. The world champions against the hosts at a packed venue - this is more like it!
0858: Lee prepares to bowl at Sehwag and it is no overstatement to say this is the biggest match of the tournament so far, with comfortably the best atmosphere.0858: Lee prepares to bowl at Sehwag and it is no overstatement to say this is the biggest match of the tournament so far, with comfortably the best atmosphere.
0835: India's team features three changes: the injured Yuvraj Singh and Ajit Agarkar are replaced by Shantakumaran Sreesanth and Dinesh Mongia, while Mohammad Kaif comes in for Rudra Pratap Singh.0835: India's team features three changes: the injured Yuvraj Singh and Ajit Agarkar are replaced by Shantakumaran Sreesanth and Dinesh Mongia, while Mohammad Kaif comes in for Rudra Pratap Singh.
Australia keep the same side which beat England as they look to go beyond the semis for the first time in the tournament's history. If India lose it will be the first time since the 1975 World Cup that no subcontinental team will be in the last four of a major competition.Australia keep the same side which beat England as they look to go beyond the semis for the first time in the tournament's history. If India lose it will be the first time since the 1975 World Cup that no subcontinental team will be in the last four of a major competition.
0830 GMT: India win the toss and decide to bat first in Mohali.0830 GMT: India win the toss and decide to bat first in Mohali.