Richard Boock: South Africa looking vulnerable

South Africa's captain Graeme Smith leaves the field after his dismissal during the Super Eights match against Bangladesh. Photo / Reuters

The race for the Cricket World Cup semifinals intensified today as South Africa were stunned by Bangladesh in their Super Eight match in Guyana, opening the door for England or the West Indies to sneak into the top four.

Herald cricket writer Richard Boock is in the West Indies and he talks to nzherald.co.nz about the ramifications of this shock result and New Zealand's selection dilemma heading into their clash with Ireland on Tuesday.