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Beaten Australia grateful to Hussey

Chris Devine

The ever-reliable Mike Hussey came to the rescue as Australia booked their place in the World Twenty20 semi-finals despite suffering a 32-run defeat to Pakistan, who faced a wait to see if they would qualify.

Hussey holds nerve as beaten Australia progress

Chris Devine

Live images from Colombo, where Mike Hussey came to the rescue as Australia booked their place in the World Twenty20 semi-finals despite suffering a 32-run defeat to Pakistan.

Broad rues England exit

England failed to measure up in defence of their World Twenty20 title - and, in the words of captain Stuart Broad, were “not quite good enough”.

Magic Malinga sends England home

Matthew Sherry

England wilted in the face of an inspired Lasith Malinga to crash out of the World Twenty20 by virtue of a defeat against hosts Sri Lanka at Pallekele.

Magic Malinga sends England home

Matthew Sherry

Live images from Pallekele where England wilted in the face of an inspired Lasith Malinga to crash out of the World Twenty20 by virtue of a defeat against hosts Sri Lanka.

Terrific Taylor sinks Australia

Chris Devine

Sarah Taylor underlined her status as the leading batter in women’s Twenty20 cricket by steering England to an impressive victory over Australia at Galle. Charlotte Edwards' side will now face New Zealand in the World T20 semi-finals

Terrific Taylor sinks Australia

Chris Devine

Live images from Galle, where Sarah Taylor showed her class once again as England defeated Australia by seven wickets.

Windies through as Black Caps exit

Marlon Samuels went from zero to hero as New Zealand exited the World Twenty20 courtesy of a second Super Over defeat in Pallekele. West Indies duly progressed to the last four following England's loss against Sri Lanka.

Luckless Black Caps heading home

Live images from Pallekele where Marlon Samuels went from zero to hero as New Zealand exited the World Twenty20.

Morgan ready for Mendis and Malinga

Eoin Morgan is well aware of the two main tests England must overcome if they are to defeat Sri Lanka in their final Super Eights clash.