Day ten of the ICC World Twenty20 featured two crucial ties to determine the semi-finalists and one dead rubber. It was clear – the day was going to determine which teams pack their bags and which ones comprise the final four.

Australia defeat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
In spite of playing without their able leader, the mighty Aussies had it rather easy in the repeat of the ICC World Cup 2007 final – defeating them by a convincing 10-wicket margin.

Adam Gilchrist inserted the Lankans into bat, expecting Lee and Bracken to provide the initial breakthroughs. The fast bowlers didn’t disappoint – having Sri Lanka tottering at three down within the first two overs. Jayasuriya was dismissed cheaply and it was game over before it had begun.

Sri Lanka could never gather any momentum, stumbling to a mediocre total of 101 all out, with Stuart Clark finishing with figures of 4/20. Haydo and Gilly didn’t waste any time in getting the runs – it was all over within 11 overs.

Rising to the occasion, the Aussies marched into the semi-final with utter ease.

Paksitan defeat Bangladesh by 4 wickets
Debutant Zunaed Siddique scored a courageous half-century but was deprived of adequate support as Bangladesh were bundled out for 140 against Pakistan.

A spirited bowling performance led by Abdur Razzaq a put tremendous pressure on Pakistan, who did not have it easy while chasing a target of 141. The explosive Shahid Afridi opened the innings top-scored with 39.

Pakistan won the match by 4 wickets with one over to spare. With the victory, the Asian giants completed three consecutive victories in the Super Eight stage, romping into the semi-final stage with their confidence on an all-time high.

The Bangladeshi spinners pegged the Pakistani innings back after an initial blitz from Afridi and Hafeez. Imran Nazir, who was struck by Mashrafe Mortaza delivery, was retired hurt before he returned to bat to guide his team to victory.

India defeats South Africa by 37 runs
South Africa needed 17 runs in the last over to reach 126 - the total they needed to ensure a berth in the semi-final. Harbhajan Singh bowled a splendid last over to ensure South Africa were eliminated. The atmosphere was stimulating – The Indian contingency in the crowds were easily on par with the South African.

Young batsman Rohit Sharma was declared man-of-the-match for his match-winning innings of 50 not out. He followed it up with a stunning run-out to get rid of the dangerous Justin Kemp. An inspired bowling performance by RP Singh (4/13) led India to one of it’s most famous victories in recent times.

Sreesanth (2/23), Harbhajan Singh (2/30) were the other star bowlers. In conditions conducive to swing bowling, Indian bowlers RP Singh, Sreesanth and Irfan Pathan left South Africa in dire straits at 35/5 at the end of six overs.

The South African top-order was rocked in the second over – RP Singh dismissing Herschelle Gibbs LBW and Graeme Smith caught at first slip by Dinesh Karthik - a stunning catch taken by the young wicket-keeper batsman to his left.

Day ten of the ICC World Twenty20 featured two crucial ties to determine the semi-finalists and one dead rubber. It was clear – the day was going to determine which teams pack their bags and which ones comprise the final four.

Australia defeat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
In spite of playing without their able leader, the mighty Aussies had it rather easy in the repeat of the ICC World Cup 2007 final – defeating them by a convincing 10-wicket margin.

Adam Gilchrist inserted the Lankans into bat, expecting Lee and Bracken to provide the initial breakthroughs. The fast bowlers didn’t disappoint – having Sri Lanka tottering at three down within the first two overs. Jayasuriya was dismissed cheaply and it was game over before it had begun.

Sri Lanka could never gather any momentum, stumbling to a mediocre total of 101 all out, with Stuart Clark finishing with figures of 4/20. Haydo and Gilly didn’t waste any time in getting the runs – it was all over within 11 overs.

Rising to the occasion, the Aussies marched into the semi-final with utter ease.

Paksitan defeat Bangladesh by 4 wickets
Debutant Zunaed Siddique scored a courageous half-century but was deprived of adequate support as Bangladesh were bundled out for 140 against Pakistan.

A spirited bowling performance led by Abdur Razzaq a put tremendous pressure on Pakistan, who did not have it easy while chasing a target of 141. The explosive Shahid Afridi opened the innings top-scored with 39.

Pakistan won the match by 4 wickets with one over to spare. With the victory, the Asian giants completed three consecutive victories in the Super Eight stage, romping into the semi-final stage with their confidence on an all-time high.

The Bangladeshi spinners pegged the Pakistani innings back after an initial blitz from Afridi and Hafeez. Imran Nazir, who was struck by Mashrafe Mortaza delivery, was retired hurt before he returned to bat to guide his team to victory.

India defeats South Africa by 37 runs
South Africa needed 17 runs in the last over to reach 126 - the total they needed to ensure a berth in the semi-final. Harbhajan Singh bowled a splendid last over to ensure South Africa were eliminated. The atmosphere was stimulating – The Indian contingency in the crowds were easily on par with the South African.

Young batsman Rohit Sharma was declared man-of-the-match for his match-winning innings of 50 not out. He followed it up with a stunning run-out to get rid of the dangerous Justin Kemp. An inspired bowling performance by RP Singh (4/13) led India to one of it’s most famous victories in recent times.

Sreesanth (2/23), Harbhajan Singh (2/30) were the other star bowlers. In conditions conducive to swing bowling, Indian bowlers RP Singh, Sreesanth and Irfan Pathan left South Africa in dire straits at 35/5 at the end of six overs.

The South African top-order was rocked in the second over – RP Singh dismissing Herschelle Gibbs LBW and Graeme Smith caught at first slip by Dinesh Karthik - a stunning catch taken by the young wicket-keeper batsman to his left.