England wait to learn WC fate
Saturday, 19 March 2011
NEW DELHI, Mar 18 (AFP): England face a nervous weekend sweating on their World Cup fate after dramatically keeping their hopes alive as Sri Lanka and New Zealand, already qualified, jostle Friday for Group A finishing spots.
The Ashes victors, facing a must-win match against the West Indies in Chennai Thursday, looked to be heading home when the Caribbean side were 222 for six chasing 244 for victory. But off-spinner James Tredwell, man-of-the-match with 4-48, had all-rounder Andre Russell lbw for 49 to spark a collapse.