A lot depends on the way the wickets play. If they are slow and low as has been predicted this may nullify South Africa's pace attack.

Australia have to be fancied, even with their recent blip and injuries, purely on their batting strength alone. Short boundaries may lead to them posting scores unattainable by the opposition even against a weakened (Lee missing, Symonds injured and McGrath fading) bowling attack.

Sri Lanka get my vote on their cracking bowling department supported by experienced and talented batting.

My third choice (as outsiders) would be England. Pietersen back strengthens our batting immeasurably. Vaughan returns with his shrewd captaincy (though the less said about his batting in ODI's and fielding in general the better). Bowling attack is looking suited to the predicted wickets - just wish we had someone at the top of the order who could make the most of the power play restrictions.