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India v Australia - #BendTheRules Moments

Steven Smith raises his bat after reaching a century Getty Images

The innings which Steven Smith played against India helped put Australia into the Finals of World Cup 2015, as they thrashed their opponents by 95 runs in Sydney on Thursday.

Smith's 105 came from just 93 balls and helped Australia post a sizeable 328 against an Indian attack that he been impressive throughout the tournament.

Smith looked in tremendous form throughout his innings and plundered eleven fours and two sixes in his match-winning knock. It was also Smith's fourth ODI century.

"Certainly does [feel good], we thought 330 was around par, we had to bowl and field well, the boys did a terrific job, so hang on Melbourne. [Pleased with performance] Big stage tonight, semi-final of a World Cup, just nice to get over the line at the end. I always think of those people who've helped you along the way, really happy where everything at the moment and looking forward to Melbourne," Smith said. His innings qualifies for the #BendTheRules Moments of the day.