Steve Smith hit a sublime century as Australia reached the World Cup final with an imposing 95-run victory over reigning champions India on Thursday. The 25-year-old hit 11 fours and two sixes as he made 105 as the co-hosts posted a daunting 328  for 7, despite suffering a mid-over collapse. India’s response never materialised and although MS Dhoni made a run-a-ball 65 Australia always looked in control with Mitchell Johnson (2-50) and James Faulkner (3-59) bowling India out for 233. Steve Smith celebrates after running out Indian batsman Ravindra Jadeja during the World Cup semi-final Mitchell Johnson jumps for joy after taking the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma for 34 runsSteve Smith hit a century to guide hosts Australia to the World Cup finalHis 105 featured 11 fours and two sixes as Australia posted total of 328India were unable to respond and were bowled out for 233James Faulkner took 3-59, while Johnson and Starc took two eachAustralia will play New Zealand in Sunday's final in Melbourne
Smith plays a shot during his impressive century that was the backbone of _'s innings.