India vs Australia: We Know How to Play Big Games, Says Rohit Sharma Ahead of World Cup Semis

Rohit Sharma is confident that India will rise to the occasion in Thursday's World Cup semi-final against Australia in Sydney.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, the Indian opener said, "Of course we can win, no question about it. We know how to play big games. Spinners have been vital, responsibility will be on openers." (Perfect Time to beat Australia, Says Kohli)

India will look for a flying start from Rohit from Shikhar Dhawan as Australia will bank on pace to rattle the world champions. Australia are eyeing their fifth World Cup title and if they can beat India, they will run into World Cup co-hosts New Zealand. Kiwis edged out South Africa in a thrilling semi-final in Auckland on Tuesday. (Johnson Vows to Sledge India)

"It does not worry us what sort of wicket we get because we are confident of doing well on any surface," said Rohit, who scored 137 in the quarter-final against Bangladesh in Melbourne.

"We have taken 70 wickets in seven matches, bowled out the opposition every time, so we know what we need to do," he added.

Rohit, who had a verbal spat with David Warner during the tri-series, said he expected a fiery contest between two sides. Warner was slapped with a fine after telling Indian opener to "speak English".

"A bit of sledging is okay as long as boundaries are not crossed. The Indian team will not cross the line, but we will not back down either," Rohit said.

India have beaten Australia just once in 35 years in a one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground when a Sachin Tendulkar century helped them win the first of the three-match tri-series final in 2008. (Can Australia Walk the Talk?)

Starting with wins against Pakistan and South Africa, India won all six group matches to top Pool B and then downed spirited Bangladesh by 109 runs in the quarter-finals. (Maxwell Wants SCG to be Green and Mean)

Amazingly, India have piled up 300-plus scores every time they have batted first and dismissed the opposition in all seven matches so far. (India Are no Pushovers: Finch)

Four-time champions Australia have won all six semi-finals they have appeared in since the inaugural event in 1975, but India will consider the SCG as the best venue to halt that record. (Top 5 Reasons Why India Can 'Stun' Aussies in Their Own Backyard)