Australia grab semi-final place at the death

Centurion, South Africa: Australia almost stole defeat from the jaws of victory before booking their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with a riveting final-ball, two-wicket win over Pakistan on Wednesday.

Australia, the reigning champions and unbeaten before this Centurion clash after a win and a washout, were cruising to their victory target of 206 before late wickets meant a scrambled single off the final ball secured the win.

Who was responsible for India's failure?

Ricky Ponting's side will play England in the first semifinals at Centurion on Friday.

Pakistan play New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday in the second semi-final.