May 11th, 2010 by Adam Davies

It feels odd to write that England have comfortably progressed to the last four of an international tournament, but there is no danger of libel action here: at the ICC World Twenty20, England’s team have been in excellent form.

Although the outcome of both England’s group matches were preposterously determined by the weather – sending the woefully unlucky Ireland home – in the Super Eights stage they have been excellent. England defeated South Africa, Pakistan and finally New Zealand to top their Super Eights group and qualify in top spot for the semi-finals.

They are likely to face Sri Lanka or the West Indies in the last four, with Australia looming on the horizon for the final. The Aussies are the only team left in the competition with a 100% record, and the old rivalry could yet be resumed.

Before that though, there is the small matter of a semi-final to contend!

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