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Narendra Modi Stadium: Australia's left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc, who claimed 3-34 in the three-wicket semi-final win over South Africa, feels that the terrific start the five-time champions got in first ten overs along with Josh Hazlewood, helped pave the team’s path to the title clash against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

"I think our powerplay was probably what got us on our way. There were other key moments through the day with bat and ball, but to start the game like that with Joshie and I was great.”

“Powerplay wickets have probably not been our strong suit through the tournament, so it's nice to have a powerplay of what, 2 for 18 or something like that. The way Josh bowled throughout to finish two for 12 (from eight overs) was incredible," said Starc in the post-match press conference.