World Cup 2015: We Will Have to Bat Better Against India, Says Michael Clarke
After defeating Pakistan in quarter-finals, Australia will battle it out against India for a place in the title clash on March 26 in Sydney.
Australia saw through one of the fierce fast bowling spells by Wahab Riaz to set up a cricket World Cup semifinal clash against India but the home team skipper Michael Clarke said his players will have to bat much better against the defending champions. (Match Report | Highlights | Scorecard | Pics)
India and Australia will fight it out for a place in the title clash on March 26 in Sydney. (Vulnerable Australian Batting a Good Sign for India, Says Laxman)
"They are in good form. MS Dhoni is leading them well. We look forward to another really tough contest. We'll have to bat a lot better, specially the top-4," Clarke said when asked about his thoughts on the semi-final, following their six-wicket win over Pakistan here.
While answering how will they mentally prepare for the semi-final, Clarke said, "It's no different to another game playing for Australia. I have spoken about not putting the World Cup on a pedestal, so preparations will be the same as always. Every time you play for Australia, you want to do your best." (Australia Firm Favourites vs India in Semis)
The Australian captain said it was "a really close game in the end". (Dhoni's Brave Captaincy Key to India's Success in World Cup 2015, Says Kapil Dev)