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Lasith Malinga takes a hat-trick, then Ntini for a 'Golden Duck' to make it four wickets in four balls vs South Africa in the Super 8's.

On a detailed analysis of planetary positions, practical possibilities, the likely performances of players and, more importantly, the fortunes of captains the following possible outcome can be expected in the cricket World Cup . If the time of commencement of the World Cup matches is any indication, the defending champions, Australia , are staring at dethronement. The semi finalists would be the West Indies , Australia, South Africa and India. Australia and India may play the final on April 28. But there is always an element of uncertainty in astrology. The above predictions would be true if the squad remains constant. The West Indies, one of the dark horses, have a good chance based on forces that cannot be gauged by astrological parameters alone. Apart from the pointers horoscopes provide us at the time of the final and the prize distribution ceremony, the strength of the captains’ chart gives Rahul Dravid’s men an edge over the others in the Cup. On the flip side, it is clear that