Australia thrashed India 4-0 in their fifth group stage clash of the Hockey World Cup at The Hague, Netherlands, today. Australia now go into the semifinals on Friday, remaining unbeaten in the group A.India posed no challenge to the table toppers as Australia were quick to score all fours goals in the first half. Though India performed slightly better in the second half, they failed to open their account, suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of the defending champions.India remain on 4 points with one win, a draw and 3 defeats. Goalkeeper Sreejesh has been India's man of the match as he saved at least three certain goals today.