Three Big Games
The next 2 days of the World Cup ought to offer some riveting cricket.
Today sees India in a must-win match against Sri Lanka for a place in the Super 8. Sri Lanka have been “rampant” thus far in the tournament, scoring large totals and looking in total control. India were unconvincing in their loss at the hands of Bangladesh although did set a new World Cup record total of 413 against Bermuda. Their bowling has lacked the bite of recent years and must step up a gear if they are to beat Sri Lanka. However, they must bat confidently and maintain a high run-rate as Bangladesh could yet progress to the Super 8 ahead of them.
England also face a must-win match, albeit against an opposition nowhere near as strong as Sri Lanka - Kenya. A win would secure passage through to the Super 8, but England have a well-documented habit of slipping on the most avoidable of banana skins. It will be interesting to watch how England handles itself following the recent scandals and we’ll be hoping to see an England on fire, ready to make amends. Alternatively, they’ll meander through as they did against Canada, and we’ll be left wondering about their chances in the Super 8.
Australia and South Africa meet in the last match of group A, neck and neck at the top of the table. Both sides are looking in superb form and will be striving both to take the extra 2 points through to the Super 8, as well as get one up on the other early on. This is a likely preview of the eventual final.
New Zealand are already through to the Super 8 at the top of Group C, with the West Indies and Ireland fighting it out for the top of Group D later today.
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