OTD: Australia sealed their second entry into a T20 World Cup final in 2021

It was on this day, November 11, 2021, when Australia defeated Pakistan in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 to qualify for their second appearance in the final of the tournament.

Aaron Finch, the Australia captain, won the toss and chose to bowl first in the match that was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Pakistani openers Mohammad Rizwan and captain Babar Azam added 71 runs in the first 10 overs together.

Rizwan made 67 in 52 balls with three fours and four sixes, while Babar made 39 in 34 balls with five fours. Fakhar Zaman propelled Pakistan towards a good total, as he smacked 55* in 32 balls, with three fours and four sixes. Pakistan made 176/4 in 20 overs. Mitchell Starc picked 2/38, while Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa took one wicket each.

Shaheen Afridi dismissed Aaron Finch for a golden duck, while Shadab Khan accounted for the big middle-order wickets of Steve Smith (5) and Glenn Maxwell (7). Australia was steadied by David Warner, who made 49 in 30 balls with three fours and as many sixes, while Mitch Marsh made 28 runs.

Australia needed someone to play blinders in the last few overs to win the game, and Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade put their hands up. Stoinis made 40* in 31 balls with two fours and two sixes. But it was Wade, who made 41* in just 17 balls with two fours and four sixes, who took Australia to the win.

His catch was dropped in the 19th over when Australia needed 22 runs in 12 balls. Wade then smacked Shaheen Afridi for three consecutive sixes to take Australia into the finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup. Australia won the match by five wickets and then went on to defeat New Zealand in the final to win their maiden T20 World Cup.

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