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Old 08-03-2007, 01:24 PM in reply to Rachael's post "Favourites for the World Cup: pick 2 or..."
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Originally Posted by Rachael
I'm assuming that South Africa is the clear favourite for the World Cup, with New Zealand and Australia as their most likely challengers.[...]Is this a fair assessment?
Why are you making South Africa favourites?, have you got a solid reason.

New Zealand are not in that good form at the moment, neither is Australia.

While I would not bet 'against' the trio you have mentioned, I gave one vote to England because they have some momentum going, plus Pietersen is back in the side, also England have a bowling attack as good as any, remember of late both Australia and New Zealand bowlers have gone for 300+ in Australia.

My second vote went to Pakistan - who could rule them out, injuries or not.

It would be a fair assessment Rachael if you could give a solid reason why South Africa are your favourite choice.
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