World Cup 2015: Special prayers in Allahabad for Team India

Special prayers were held in Allahabad on Thursday for team India's victory in the cricket World Cup semi-finals against Australia in Sydney.

Today's match today pits four-times champions Australia, the top-ranked team in one-day cricket, against defending champions India.

Fans across the country are also holding special prayers for the Indian cricket team.

The winners will go on to face the other co-hosts New Zealand next Sunday in the Melbourne Cricket Ground.