Australia in Champions Trophy final

CENTURION - Defending champions Australia stormed into the final of the Champions Trophy with a brilliant nine-wicket win over England in the semi-final at the SuperSport Park here Friday.

Shane Watson scored an unbeaten 136 while captain Ricky Ponting remained unbeaten on 111, as Australia easily achieved the target of 258 in 41.5 overs by losing just one wicket.