Australia served a timely warning to Champions Trophy contenders by putting up a commanding all-round performance to clinch the trophy with a crushing 127-run victory.
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In this virtual semi-final, the bowlers delivered once again by restricting the Aussies to 213. But the batsmen failed once again, undone by Brett Lee, to end 18 runs short and undermine comeback man Mongia's 63.
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It seemed all over: bowled out for 162. But the bowlers, led by Harbhajan, struck back in style to snatch a pulsating 16-run verdict, reviving hopes for the crucial encounter against Australia.
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Surviving a typical middle order collapse following a rollicking start by Gayle and Lara, the Caribbeans pulled off a shock three-wicket victory over Australia and confirmed their place in the final.
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Dravid & Co. were lucky to split points with the Aussies as their rain-interrupted chase went horribly wrong — Chasing a revised 170 in 29 overs, seamer Johnson had them reeling at 35-5 when the skies opened up again.
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Tendulkar staged a blazing comeback with an unbeaten 141 to power India to 309-5, but untimely showers brought Duckworth-Lewis into play and the West Indies, 141-2 after 20 overs, won by 29 runs.
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'Cricket has been my life. I am still enjoying. Everytime I go out there, there is enthusiasm. I just want to continue with that.'
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Chanderpaul's 83-ball 92 and his 136-run opening stand with Gayle (58) was in vain as the West Indies lost their last eight wickets for 25 runs to fold up for 201 against the Aussies, a deficit of 78.
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