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Australia aim for semi-final berth against Pakistan
A semifinal berth well within their grasp despite the wash-out against India when defending champions Australia take on a rejuvinated Pakistan in their final group A match on Wednesday. FULL COVERAGE
A semifinal berth well within their grasp despite the wash-out against India, defending champions Australia take on a rejuvinated Pakistan in their final group A match of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday.
If Australia win, they would book their place in the semifinal no matter what happens in the India-West Indies match.
But if they lose and India win, Ricky Ponting's world champion side has to ensure that its net run rate remains ahead of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men as the two teams would be tied on three points each in such a scenario.
The Australians have had a reasonably good tournament, wining the opening match against the West Indies before dominating the abandoned game against India.
Ponting has led from the front in both the matches, scoring a couple of crucial fifties and putting together match-saving partnerships in tough conditions.
The biggest concern for the Aussies on Wednesday would be all-rounder Shane Watson. Pushed to the opening slot some time ago, the big-hitting right-hander has come a cropper in the tournament so far, managing two ducks.
He has looked uncomfortable facing up to the new ball and it remains to be seen if he would be persisted with at the top on Wednesday. FULL COVERAGE
