5 reasons why Australia are favorites to win against India

5 reasons why Australia are favorites to win against India: India and Australia meet in the second semi-final of the World Cup 2015 in Sydney on 26th March 2015. Both the teams have been in great form in the World Cup with India winning all the games on their way to the semis, while Australia lost a hard fought match against co-hosts New Zealand. But there are some reasons why Australia will fancy their chances against a rampant Indians in the semi-finals. Here are the 5 reasons why Australia is favorites to win against India in the semi-finals. 5. Australia have never lost a World Cup semi-final: Australia have never lost a World Cup semifinal. (© Getty Images) This will be the 7th semi-final for the 4 time World Cup winners. They have never lost a semi-final in a World Cup, a fact that India cannot ignore even if they want to. Australian just raises their game to a new level when elimination is at stake, especially when there is a chance to play for the title. They have match winners in their team with experience of playing in the high pressure games. This fact gives Australia enough confidence to face India. 4. Terrific bowling attack: Mitchell Starc has been in terrific form for Australia in this world cup 2015. (Photo Source:AFP) Australia has one of the best bowling attacks in the World Cup. They have 2 bowlers in Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson who not only bowl at 150 plus consistently but also swing, seam and reverse swing the ball. Especially Starc who has provided Australia with early wickets and wickets at the end of the innings as well, bowling with both pace and bounce. Australia will try and dose India with both bounce and pace. 3. Batting prowess: Australian batsmen have been in a terrific form in this tournament. (© Getty Images) David Warner, Glen Maxwell, Steve Smith, Michael Clarke and Aaron Finch all of them have scored big runs in the ongoing World Cup with Warner, Smith and Maxwell being the stand out performers with big hundreds and valuable contributions. They play both fast and spin bowling with equal ease and can up the run rate whenever they want. Their trump card is Glen Maxwell, who has been in wonderful form in this World Cup. 2. Michael Clarke and his captaincy: Michael Clarke’s return has boosted the think tank of Australian team. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Australia have looked a different team since Michael Clarke returned to the playing XI. His aggressive captaincy and anchoring batting style has meant that another valuable player George Bailey has had to sit out of the last few games. Clarke is also Australia’s best player against spin and will be helpful in negating the dual spin threat of Ashwin and Jadeja. His captaincy will also provide us with a game of chess against an equally clever captain in MS Dhoni. 1. Home Advantage: Australia has the advantage of playing the semi-final in their backyard. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The biggest plus for Australia is that they are playing in their backyard. Sydney Cricket ground is one of the most legendary grounds in the world. Their players know the ground, the conditions and the weather like the back of their palms. Playing one of the most important games in their home conditions is the best advantage they can have over India in the World Cup semi-finals. Though India have enjoyed overwhelming support and backing from the crowd throughout the tournament, we will also see the stands colored in gold this time around.