We’re into Round 3 of the World Twenty20 Fantasy League with the Super Eights stage of the tournament. Surprise casualties from the opening round include Australia and Bangladesh with the West Indies and Ireland progressing against the odds.

Both Sri Lanka and South Africa have emerged as strong favourites to do well in the competition with a series of convincing performances in the opening matches. India and Pakistan have also had a good tournament so far, while the West Indies were a surprise package qualifying ahead of Australia with Chris Gayle doing the damage.

The ICC World Twenty20 tournament has got off to a cracking start with some major upsets in the first round. Hosts England losing to the Netherlands in the opening match was a major shock and West Indies thrashing Australia by 7 wickets was also a big surprise.

Fresh from the IPL action, cricket fans can look forward to the World Twenty20 tournament which kicks off this week on Friday 5 June. India are the reigning champs having won the first edition in South Africa when MS Dhoni led his team to victory in a thrilling finale against arch rivals Pakistan. This year’s tournament takes place in England with Twenty20 cricket establishing itself as a hugely popular form of the game especially amongst the fans.

I've got to tell you, I'm having a fabulous time at the cricket tonight. Everywhere I look I see smiling, excited people having fun. And fireworks, of course. (I'm not jumping quite as much anymore though, you'll be pleased to know.)

It's no secret that the crowd here tonight is firmly on the side of the Cobras. The Eagles have lost two wickets so far, and the folks here in the Achiever Box with me celebrated both of them with great vim and vigour.

Goodness! Fireworks at a cricket match? This is extraordinary indeed. I nearly jumped out of my seat when I heard the kaboom - for a moment I thought one of the machines at the brewery next door had exploded! But then the pretty young ladies in front of me started cheering and pointing and saying, "Oooh, fireworks!" and I realised what was going on.

It really is delightful being up here in the Standard Bank Achiever Box - there are beautiful, enthusiastic young people everywhere, and the food looks absolutely scrumptious.

Good day my young pups

I was fortunate to be down in Durban for the Nashua Cape Cobras vs. Nashua Dolphins yesterday. My goodness, what a game it was. The day was warm, although the sky was overcast, and although there was a light drizzle expected, I was not expecting the disappointment of having the game end due to rain.

The game started out quite spectacularly, especially the impressive batting from Gibbs. It was a little sad that he didn't make his century, but still a spectacular game.