Twetny20 round-up

So...two weeks after the World Cup Twenty20 tournament started, there ave been a few surprises:

1. England humbled by the Dutch in the curtain raiser.
2. The Aussies leaving the tournaments without winning a match.
3. Pakistan reaching the final by overcoming tournament favs Sout Africa - despite being outclassed by a largely mediocre home team.
4. Bowlers generally having the upper hand over batsmen
5. Fast bowlers having more influence on games than spinners.

There have been many highlights - Chris Gayle's destructive batting, Umer Gul's five fer, spin masterclasses from Afridi and Mendis and many others.

Who will take the trophy home today?

Pakistan, having overcome South Africa and with an in-form bowling attack will go into the final as favourites but New Zealand demolished the West Indies and have gradually come into their element.

This should be keenly contested and there will be many interested mini-battle developing over the course of the three hour match - Younus v Vettori, McCullum v Gul, Styris v Afridi.

Back the Pakistanis to sneak this one in the last over...and you could earn yourself a nice wad of cash.