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Ashwin played a vital role in drawing the third Test in Sydney, batting for 42.4 overs with an aching back alongside Vihari.
Warner flew in straight from his brother's wedding at Hunter Valley, northy Sydney, to the SCG.
If Pakistan will be looking to ride the momentum of their great escape from the group, New Zealand will be relying on a tried and tested philosophy as they seek to reach the final.
Smith made an acrobatic dive in an attempt to prevent a six but fell over the boundary rope and slammed his head on the ground during the second T20I against Sri Lanka.
Australia's most populous state of New South Wales reported three new cases on Tuesday but Cricket Australia decided against changing the venue.
Australia dodged the Sydney rain to beat South Africa by five runs in the second semifinal.
India went through by virtue of topping Group 'A', while England finished second in Group 'B'.
A shock loss to India in their tournament opener means Australia, who finished second in Group A, would be knocked out by Group B winners South Africa if their semifinal clash at the SCG was not completed.
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