Exciting finish to 'World Cup' Super 8s

After five keenly contested rounds the semi-finalists for each of the three World Cup Super 8 sections have been decided. A total of 36 teams took part in the competition.

The semi-finalists are:

Girls: Rangiora (Australia), STAC (Sri Lanka), Lincoln A (New Zealand), Lincoln B (England)

Boys U15: St Bedes (Pakistan), Lincoln Green (Sri Lanka), Catholic Cathedral (Canada), Linwood Green (Netherlands)

Boys U18: Darfield (Pakistan), Kaiapoi (South Africa), CBHS (Netherlands), Rangiora (India)

The semi-finals will take place on Wednesday, March 19 with the three finals to be held at Sydenham Park on Wednesday, March 26. All matches commence at 3pm. A prize-giving ceremony will be held at the end of the finals at approximately 5.30pm.

Secondary school participants have thoroughly enjoyed the participative Super 8 structure where everybody gets a turn to bat and bowl. Nigel Marsh, community cricket coordinator for Sydenham and Lancaster Park Woolston, said: "the format has attracted a number of cricketers from the 'non-traditional' cricketing schools, which has been a positive spin-off from this innovative competition. We are hopeful that many of these players may continue their involvement with the sport in the future."

Anyone who has not witnessed this exciting form of the game is most welcome to enjoy the action at Sydenham Park, corner of Colombo and Brougham Streets, on March 19 and 26.