In a virtual knock-out clash at Perth, England asked India to bat after winning the toss. Ajinkya Rahane and Shikhar Dhawan gave India a prosperous start. Both added 83 for the 1st wicket.(Source: Reuters)
Dhawan was the first one to depart. He edged Woakes to the wicket-keeper. (Source: AP)
After that, India faced a shocking collapse. Kohli was out cheaply. He scored eight runs. (Source: Reuters)
Moeen Ali got his second wicket when Raina tried to loft him over the infield only to give a simple catch to Chris Woakes. (Source: Reuters)
Captain MS Dhoni also couldn't do much as he failed to block a low delivery from Anderson. India huffed and puffed to the 200-figure mark thanks to some late charge from the tail. (Source: Reuters)
Chasing a paltry score of 201, England openers didn't last long. Bell was trapped leg before at the score of 10. (Source: Reuters)
By the end of the 20th over, England were reduced to 66/5. In this crisis situation, James Taylor started the repair work. He scored a cautious 82. (Source: Reuters)
Wicket-keeper Jos Butler too played a strong hand as he partnered Taylor for 125 valuable runs. He himself struck 67. (Source: Reuters)
Stuart Binny was the pick of the bowlers. He swung the ball and fetched three wickets giving 33 runs. (Source: Reuters)
England for the second time in the series got the better of India. Now they will play Australia in the final. (Source: Reuters)
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