India ended Australia's remarkable 12-year reign as World Cup champions with a five-wicket win on Thursday, setting up a semi-final clash with Pakistan on March 30. Four-times champions Australia rode skipper Ricky Ponting's (104) 30th ODI century to post 260-6 which seemed a strong total at the Sardar Patel Stadium's low, spinning track.
When India returned, Sachin Tendulkar (53), Gautam Gambhir (50) and Yuvraj (57 not out) struck half-centuries to overwhelm the target with 14 balls to spare.-Reuters