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World Cup memory: Australia power West Indies in 1996 semi-final

They did well to restrict Mark Taylor's team to 207-8 in the big game at Mohali. Had it not been for the 138-run partnership between Stuart Law and Michael Bevan, WI would've had to chase a score well below 200 to get into the final at Lahore

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Aussie Shane Warne (right) appeals against a Windies batsman during the 1996 World Cup semis at Mohali on March 14. Pic/mid-day archives

Aussie Shane Warne (right) appeals against a Windies batsman during the 1996 World Cup semis at Mohali on March 14. Pic/mid-day archives

World Cup memory
Aus power at Mohali

Australia were clearly the better team on paper for their World Cup 1996 semi-final against the West Indies. But the men from the Caribbean had an edge over the 1987 champions since they had beaten them in their league game at Jaipur. They did well to restrict Mark Taylor's team to 207-8 in the big game at Mohali. Had it not been for the 138-run partnership between Stuart Law and Michael Bevan, WI would've had to chase a score well below 200 to get into the final at Lahore.

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