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The old rivals meet at Lord’s on Tuesday for a group match in what could be a preview of the final given both sides are on their way to the last four.

Australia reduced Pakistan to 200-7 chasing a target of 308, with Cummins taking an economical 3-33 from his 10 overs.

The 26-year-old looked in great rhythm against Pakistan, taking 3 for 33 to derail their chase.

"What a wonderful bowler," said Lee of Bumrah, who has taken 85 wickets in 49 one-day internationals.

The pacer came back from the Pakistan tour mid-way to ensure that he is fit enough for the World Cup and the Ashes.

The team will face Joe Root's England in five Tests in less than seven weeks, immediately after the one-day World Cup.

Local media, however, reported on Thursday that the bowlers had considered boycotting the match if Warner was selected.

The exit of Cummins will now give a chance to likes of Coulter-Nile, Behrendorff and Richardson a chance to impress ahead of the World Cup.

There will be intense competition within the probables comprising Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jhye Richardson, Pat Cummins.

India led 2-0 in the five-match series, but lost the last three to the reigning champions to lose an ODI series after a lengthy gap.

The Kiwi bowler took 9 wickets in the second Test at Wellington, contributing to his team's win over Bangladesh by an innings and 12 runs.

The duo posted a 193 runs partnership, falling just short of 19 runs, which would have made it their highest stand.

Kohli's dogged hundred, his 40th in ODIs, helped India to revive their innings and post a decent 250 after a middle-order collapse.

Kohli, hit 10 fours in his 120-ball knock and held anchor on a track that appeared to aid bowlers.

Cummins said Bumrah’s pace and accuracy has made him a serious threat in all three formats.

Bumrah brought back India into the game by taking two wickets in the 19th over in which he conceded just two runs during the first T20.

Cummins won the Allan Border medal for Australia's leading men's cricketer with 156 votes, six ahead of off-spinner Nathan Lyon.

Pat Cummins took 10 wickets as Australia swept to victory by an innings and 40 runs over Sri Lanka on Saturday in the first test.

Pujara and Kohli had put on 170 runs in the first innings to help India declare at a mammoth 443 for seven.

Australia post 277/6 on day one.