Australia sneak home with last-ball bye

Australia qualified for the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan at Super Sport Park Wednesday thanks to a last-ball bye.

The defending champions, having won the toss and restricted Pakistan to 205-6 off 50 overs, appeared to be coasting home with 140 runs on the board, seven wickets in hand and 112 balls to face.

But as the Pakistani bowlers led by Saeed Ajmal came alive, wickets tumbled and Australia entered the final over needing four runs to win a match transformed into a thriller after being tedious to watch for so long. CENTURION, AFP