The Super 8′s have come to an end, with some suprising results.
I really thought India and Australia would make the semis, or come close, but in the end there have really only been 2 teams that have stuck their hand up.

South Africa and Sri Lanka have remained the only unbeaten teams, but it’s their consistency that should see them come to a showdown in the final.
They’ve been in every single game, even if they haven’t dominated, and given themselves a chance to win every game. Whereas all the other teams, have had some bad or inconsistent performances along the way. Check out South Africa’s determination and professionalism in beating India below.

The First semi-final sees South Africa taking on Pakistan. The Pakistani strength is in their bowling, with Umar Gul, Sajeed Ajmal and Shahid Afridi. It’s a well balanced attack consisting of pace and spin. If South Africa can negotiate them, which they’ve proven they can do in the past, all they have to do is post a competitive total. It’s then they can exert great pressure with their great bowling attack, and I think Pakistan will come up short. Although the Pakis don’t have anything to lose and could always spring a surprise. Still i’m confident South Africa will get through this one.

The second semi-final is harder to predict. The teams are move even and although on paper Sri Lanka are a better all round team, it only requires a special innings from someone like Gayle or Simmons to turn the match. Conversly if Jayasuria goes quickly, I think the Sri Lankan middle order can be exposed. I’m expecting a tight game and for one of Gayle or Jayasuria to win it for their team. At this stage i’m leading towards a Sri Lankan victory and then a South Africa v Sri Lanka final…