Australia won a thrilling match against Pakistan by two wickets to reach the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy and to knock India out of the event.
Pakistan made a disappointing 205-6 off 50 overs with Mohammad Yousuf (45), Kamran Akmal (44) and Misbah-ul-Haq (44) all making good contributions against some accurate Australia bowling.
In reply, Australia appeared to be coasting to victory when it was 140-2, but Ricky Ponting's dismissal sparked a dramatic collapse which threatened to eliminate it from the tournament.
Michael Hussey, who won the Man of the Match Award for an excellent 64, fell to make it 174-5 which led to a flurry of wickets with four wickets falling in 4.3 overs.
In the end Australia was left to be grateful to Nathan Hauritz and Brett Lee adding 19 for the ninth wicket which sealed a semi-final match against England on Friday.
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