Opener Aaron Finch was the highest scorer for Australia with 43 runs off 34 deliveries.
This match, the last in Group 2, is a virtual quarter-final as the winners will go through to the semi-finals.
It was the Asian country's 1st win in the tournament, in their 4th & final group match, after coming close on earlier matches.
This was Black Caps 4th straight win in the event, ensuring they remained unbeaten in the Super 10 stage.
The Carribeans produced an all-round performance to outclass Proteas by three wickets in a Group 1 clash at the Jamtha stadium.
The convincing 21-run victory has set up a virtual quarterfinal for Australia against hosts India on Sunday
India's Ravichandran Ashwin produced a splendid bowling of 2/20 in four overs and was adjudged the player of the match
Dhoni has three days to correct his team's weaknesses before they face Australia in a match that is increasingly looking like a virtual quarter-final
Dhoni makes no secret of his admiration for Kohli's hunger to perform and his willingness to take up the challenge
According to skymet, the sun is supposed to shine through later in the day.
This encounter comes with its own share of controversies as the venue battle & the security concerns for the Pakistan squad.
The off-spinner said that the team is not unduly pressurised at the prospect of facing their old rivals.
In a group that also includes Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, recovery won't be easy
India head into the ICC World T20 brimming with confidence, but they are up against a Kiwi side that has the ability to surprise
No host country has won the T20 world title in the last five editions and none has repeated a title triumph.
The Daily Times in it's editorial said that it is the responsibility of cricketing authorities of the both countries to keep intact friendly relations.
The all-round ability of the current Indian cricket team excites former captain.
Head coach Waqar Younis, before departing for India, left a message on his Twitter account calling for unity in the team
However, the HM reiterated that all participating teams will be protected by the govt.
The match will be played at the historic Eden Gardens ground, where the final of the tournament will also be held.