the Ozzies are way on top. The Kiwis have done exceptionally well on home soil and so too have the Proteas against the average Windies.
My ratings are..
1) Oz
2) NZ
3) Proteas
I don't think any of the other teams have a snowballs chance in a lava stream of winning.
They'll have to do something special.
Reason I'm backing the Kiwis ahead of the Proteas is because they play all their games on home soil.
While many believe the Ozzie top order is fragile everyone thinks they have the best attack.
Debatable.
Many are saying the Proteas have the number one batsman and bowler and therefor rightfully the favourites.
Debatable.
Is this then gong to be a battle between my 1,2 and 3 teams with every other team just making up the numbers?
The crucial game for the Black Caps is the semi at the MCG.... a huge ground with something in it for the bowler in the first hour of play.
I'm not anxious about our batting, it's our bowling that worries me.