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ICC World Cup: Australia defeat Pakistan by 6 wickets to face India in semifinal on Thursday

In the ICC Cricket World Cup, Australia beat Pakistan by six wickets to set up a semi-final clash against title-holders India. The third quarterfinal clash saw Pakistan setting up a modest target of 214 runs in 50 overs for Australia at Adelaide. Australia cruised to the target in 33.5 overs. Steve Smith top-scored for the Aussies with 69 runs, while Shane Watson scored 64 and Maxwell chipped in with a quick 44. Pakistan dropped two easy catches, making the task easier for Australia.Earlier, Josh Hazlewood wrecked the Pakistani batting line-up with figures of four for 35. For Pakistan, Wahab Riaz bowled aggressively and took two wickets for 24 runs in six overs. Australia will now clash with India in the second semi-final on the 26th of this month at Sydney. Tomorrow, New Zealand will take on West Indies at Wellington in the last quarterfinal. The winner of tomorrow's match will clash with South Africa in the first semi-final at Auckland on the 24th of this month. The final match will be played on the 29th of this month at Melbourne.

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