11.   And Waugh led the Australians to tri-series success in Australia last year as well as series wins in India and Pakistan.

12.   Atherton has yet to lead England to a series win against a leading Test nation.

13.   By limping into the playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings have made a first-round series win over the eighth-seeded Vancouver Canucks seem far from automatic.

14.   Cleveland went on win the series and came within two outs of beating Florida in the World Series.

15.   Despite the series win, its first in five attempts, England remains fifth in the table.

16.   England is well-placed to claim its first series win in five attempts.

17.   England need to win one match of the double-header in London this weekend to complete their sixth consecutive limited-overs series win at home under Atherton.

18.   Felix Martinez and Greg Vaughn drove in runs for the Devil Rays, looking for their first series win of the year.

19.   For Stewart, who replaces Mike Atherton as England captain, a series win against the Proteas is vital.

20.   For South Africa, a series win in England would be its most prized accomplishment since returning to international cricket.