Australia totally and utterly destroyed South Africa last night and exposed the weak mental toughness that the South Africans have. Australia always have the edge over South Africa and captain Graeme Smith in particular.
Smith set the tone attempting to slog Bracken in the third over only to be bowled. This single act sums up the stronghold Australia has over South Africa.
To be 5/27 in a semi-final, South Africa looked totally out of their depth and scared in a semi final when they were only two weeks ago ranked the number one team. Credit must be given to the Australian bowling attack spearheaded by Glenn McGrath who grabbed match honours once again.
McGrath took the crucial wickets of Kallis, Prince and Boucher, while Bracken sent the Captain packing. McGrath will leave the game on top of the world, bowling the best he has bowled in years which is a true testament to the longevity of his career, cunning length and line bowling that proves consistency is key.
Shaun Tait has been born and last night took impressive caught behind dismissals with De Villiers, Gibbs and Hall looking out of depth and scared against the extra pace. Again, Brad Hogg was impressive capturing 1/24 (10) and could have had a few more scalps.
Australia walk into the final with their bottom three batsmen (Bracken, McGrath and Tait) not having to pick up the bat. Sri Lanka will undoubtedly pumped up to defeat the favourites but you can’t go past Australia.
Ponting’s men will be switched on and be giving 150% to send Glenn McGrath out a winner. I can’t see the Sri Lankans matching it with the Australians.
COME ON AUSSIE… COME ON!
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