Cricket World Cup: Australia humiliate South Africa

The Googly has gained a copy of the South Africa game-plan for their thumping at the hands of Australia, and I think it explains quite a lot.

Semi vs Aus 25 April
Plan A: Win the Toss. Score more than 350. Get hayden out early. Get Ponting out early.  Pressure other bats.
If at any point this looks like not working, go to Plan B.

Plan B: Be totally and utterly shit

This really was an absolute sow of a game.  Once again everyone's hopes were raised of a close and inspiring match, and once again those hopes were smashed down early; like Graeme Smith's stumps.

After winning the toss, Smith opted to bat and South Africa very quickly foud themselves up to their necks in a pool of misery - also known as 27-5.  Herschelle Gibbs and Justin kemp did their best to glean some respectability but the innings ended on 149, and mind-screwingly rubbish total.

Such was their confidence, Australia came out looking like they were about to enter a running race against Les Dawson.  Their attitude was well founded, as they cruised to victory with such ease they could be mistaken for 11 Phil 'The Power' Taylors.

Sri Lanka now in the final, and whilst every non-Australian in the whole world will want a Sri Lankan victory, what everyone wants even more is a competitive match.  Is it really too much to ask? [lee calvert]