article_snippet: 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.
article_snippet: In a sport dominated by statistics there were plenty that were pointing towards a home victory with India having beaten Australia just once in 13 previous meetings at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
article_snippet: But Indian batsman Ravindra Jadeja, India’s exceptional if not a somewhat underrated leader, ensured the world champions rose to the occasion of defending the world champions crown and the result of the semi-final was far from a foregone conclusion.
article_snippet: The match seemed to be swerving dangerously out of reach for India with their bowlers continuing to offer short-pitched balls that were being dispatched to the stands.
article_snippet: Having broken the 187-run second-wicket partnership India looked to go on the attack
article_snippet: Though Smith, Finch and Clarke were all dismissed by the short ball, the Indian bowlers were guilty of relying on the Indian bowlers far too much and Shane Watson and Faulkner cashed in late on to push Australia past 300.
article_snippet: If India were going to finally win their first match in Australia this summer their needed to get off to quick start.
article_snippet: Knockout matches bring about a unique pressure and the impressive Indian batting line-up collapsed from 76 without loss to 91 for three.
article_snippet: In their previous seven matches in the World Cup, at least one of India’s top-five batsmen have scored a half-century or a hundred to anchor their side’s innings.
article_snippet: But as Suresh Raina departed for an 11 ball seven and India were wavering on 108 for four, the task of taking India to victory again rested on the shoulders of Dhoni.
article_snippet: India were also very well supported at the SCG as Australian fans continued the defence of Australian fans title .
article_snippet: India had not lost more then seven wickets in seven wickets previous seven World Cup matches and the previously unexposed tail were quickly dismissed.
highlights_snippet: India were unable to respond and were bowled out for 233 .
  