Two big clashes for Sunday and two fixtures that should ultimately decide one of the groups.
New Zealand vs. Sri Lanka
After losing to England earlier in the week, Sri Lanka will be looking to wrap up their semi-final spot with a victory over the Black Caps.
I can't see Sri Lanka losing this one and neither can the bookies.
Bets taken:
Dilshan to top score for Sri Lanka
Grant Elliot to top score for New Zealand
South Africa vs. England
A critical fixture for both teams with the winner pretty much assured of going into the semis having each picked up a win.
The pressure itself is piled on the South African team as both the home team and pre-tournament favourites. After stumbling in their first game against Sri Lanka they are left in a "must-win" situation.
In contrast England have very little to lose - they've come off a drubbing from Australia and then surprised Sri Lanka the other day. If they beat the local team the English press will have an absolute field day....
My picks:
South Africa to win
Graeme Smith to top score for South Africa
Paul Collingwood to top score for England
C'mon SA!
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Geez Grant Elliot proved a pretty useless pick...
NZ's win wasn't too surprising to me. I knew if they would get off to a good start with the likes of McCullum and Ryder firing, they could put SL under pressure. SL has a weak middle order and it was exposed today. You can't expect Dilshan and Jayasuriya to score every single time.
NZ's win wasn't too surprising to me. I knew if they would get off to a good start with the likes of McCullum and Ryder firing, they could put SL under pressure. SL has a weak middle order and it was exposed today. You can't expect Dilshan and Jayasuriya to score every single time.
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