The England bowlers, led by Chris Woakes, were simply awesome and the Aussies crumbled.
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| Chris Woakes. |
The spectator doubted that the Aussies could survive as they tumbled to a derisory 14 for three.
Skipper Smith tried all of his many talents to remedy the situation but at all out for 223 - you would have given Australia no more than a 5% chance of making the final.
England made the target with ease only having the wicket of Bairstow fall in their run chase, as bizarrely, the umpire decided to give Jason Roy out for not hitting the ball through to the keeper. Astonishing stuff.
On Sunday, England meet the same New Zealand side they crushed last week to reach the semis.
If England hit their straps - the ODI World Cup will be theirs for the first time ever.
Nonetheless - be warned - that Kiwi team is by no means a gang of numpties and nothing can ever be guaranteed in the most fantastic sport ever to be created.
