Australia crash out while South Africa scrape through
In the biggest upset of the tournament so far, Australia failed to qualify for the Super League even though they beat Sri Lanka
Australia's disappointing World Cup campaign continued today when they failed to qualify for the Super League, even though they beat Sri Lanka. Bangladesh also bowed out after their heavy defeat to India, while South Africa scraped through thanks to a narrow one-wicket win against England.
A three-run victory over Sri Lanka was not enough for Australia to progress to the next stage. In order to make it through, they needed to restrict Sri Lanka to 97, but couldn't manage it. Australia finished level on points with Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, but lost out because of a poorer net run rate.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, finished top of Group A and will now face India, South Africa and West Indies in Group One of the Super League. The second group will be contested by England, New Zealand, Pakistan and Zimbabwe.
Australia will contest Group One of the Plate Championship with Nepal, Papua New Guinea and Scotland. The other group will be Bangladesh, Canada, Ireland and Uganda
England made it through as winners of Group B, despite losing by one wicket to South Africa at Chittagong. They lost their last six wickets for 31 runs to be all out for 189, despite 63 from Steven Davies. Vaughan van Jaarsveld scored 76 for South Africa, who edged home on 190-9 despite 3 for 35 by Tim Bresnan.
Lastly, Pakistan beat West Indies by 169 runs - both teams go through to the Super League.
Full reports and scorecards to follow.
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