Australia win toss, opt to bat against India in decider


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 28 Mar 2016

Cricket - India v Australia - World Twenty20 cricket tournament - Mohali, India - 27/03/2016. India's Virat Kohli acknowledges the crowd after winning their match. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

MOHALI, India (Reuters) - Virat Kohli reduced Australia's bowlers to mere bystanders on Sunday with a masterful 82 that led hosts India to a six-wicket win and a World Twenty20 semi-final against West Indies in Mumbai.

The 27-year-old right-handed batsman resurrected India with his unbeaten 51-ball knock from a seemingly tricky position as the hosts sprinted home in their chase of 161 with five balls to spare.

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