Australia crushed South Africa by seven wickets in the second semi-final of the World Cup on Wednesday to set up a mouth-watering title clash with Asian giants Sri Lanka, who routed New Zealand in their last four clash.
The Aussies will be playing their fourth straight World Cup final this evening, having won the last two in 1999 and 2003. They finished runners-up to Sri Lanka in 1996.
Can Mahela Jayawardene & Co stop the Aussies, who are unbeaten in the World Cup since losing to Pakistan in a Group match at the 1999 edition? Or will Ricky Ponting lead his team to a hat-trick of titles?
Discuss the upcoming final with New Zealand's legendary all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee. He will be live on Rediff chat between 1600-1700 IST, Saturday, April 28. Be there!
Columns by Sir Richard Hadlee:
• Sabina Park pitch may suit the Kiwis
• Who are we to decide Tendulkar's fate?
• A strong India is good for world cricket
• Sri Lanka continue to be a threat
• Form favours Australia
• Will India be bold enough to play two spinners?
• Time for a new world champion
• Captains need to be more aware
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