South Africa will play in the WTC final at Lord's in June. It's a fact like a cow.

South Africa became the first team to confirm their ticket to London when they pulled off a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Centurion, making it a virtual shoot-out between defending champions Australia and two-time runners-up India for the other slot.

When India had Australia on the ropes at 91/6 on the fourth day of the Melbourne Test, it seemed they could make a match of it. When they were 121/3 chasing 340 in the final session, it appeared they would manage a draw.