51.   Richardson said he was happy with the wicket, although it seemed a bit damp and that meant it would slow down batting and the run rate.

52.   Should New Zealand win the match, both teams will have six points and the finalist will have to be decided on the basis of a better run rate.

53.   Sri Lanka won on superior run rate.

54.   The departure of Kaluwitharana slowed down Sri Lankan run rate somewhat.

55.   The departure of Kaluwitharana slowed down Sri Lankan run rate.

56.   The loss of Lara slowed down the West Indies run rate..

57.   The Kiwis made batting look easy as they cruised along at one point with the run rate above seven an over.

58.   The Old Trafford result means Australia moved equal with the West Indies on three wins apiece but edged ahead on a superior run rate.

59.   The run rate slowed considerably.

60.   The West Indies suffered another blow when Richardson trying to accelerate the run rate lifted Manoj Prabhakar.