In defending a small total, Strauss had his best hour as a tactician, a facet of his game that has let him and the side down in the past. One-day cricket forces you to make quick on-field decisions which requires instinct and against South Africa and their chokers' gene on a sporty pitch, his instincts were spot one.
Bangladesh shouldn't give England too much bother on Friday unless Tamim Iqbal gives them a Kevving, as O'Brien's mugging of them with the bat is now known. Although Shakib-al-Hasan's side will be pleased to get out of Dhaka, following their recent humiliations there, the pitch in Chittagong tends to be a better surface for run-scoring and that ought to favour the stronger team and that is England.
• Geoffrey Boycott will be previewing all of England's games throughout this tournament, while Derek Pringle, Scyld Berry and Steve James will also bring you their thoughts on the rest of the action.
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Stat of the day: Canada's win against Kenya is only their second in World Cups after their 60-run victory over Bangladesh in 2003.
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Tweet of the day: @Aggerscricket: "There's a nice chap permanently seated outside my room. He's very polite and smiles a lot – but he is also brandishing a serious firearm."
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Yesterday at the World Cup
The ICC have issued a revised set of guidelines for the way the 2.5m rule in the UDRS will be interpreted. Umpires must now also consider the distance between the ball pitching and point of impact in lbw decisions.
Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons described his players as "devastated and shell-shocked" after their performance against West Indies, when they were bowled out for 59.
Shaun Tait will continue to bowl in short spells of two overs as Ricky Ponting seeks to keep his strike bowler fresh for roughing up the opposition.
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Today's debate:
Would you like to see Kevin O'Brien play for England? Tweet @telegraphsport, or send your emails to sportfeedback@telegraph.co.uk.
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Your emails:
"Kevin Pietersen has been a completely unreliable passenger for ages – just look at that pathetic, casual four overthrows and the manner of his dismissal against South Africa. Without Colly & KP we do indeed have hope," mails David Hands.
"We should definitely open with Bell, especially given the trend to open the bowling with a spinner, and bring in Eoin Morgan to work the ball around in the last 10 overs," writes Kevin Hourigan.
"KP's departure is a blow but at least less management effort is needed to manage his inflated ego. Certainly brings Colly back into the frame (in both roles) and as Bopara seems to be maturing gently treads Yardy out of it," adds Richard Jones.
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Fantasy Cricket World Cup
Shahid Afridi (7) has been this tournament's outstanding bowler, and New Zealand could struggle against him again in Kandy. www.telegraph.co.uk/fantasycricket.
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