DIMI Mascarenhas has admitted he is "finding his feet" at international level ahead of his Twenty20 World Cup debut today.

The Hampshire all-rounder is expected to be part of the side chosen to face Zimbabwe this afternoon and favourites Australia tomorrow.

Mascarenhas has impressed in his last two ODI outings for England - smashing a remarkable FIVE successive sixes against India at The Oval and then taking 3-23 at Lord's last Saturday.

And the current Hampshire beneficiary has quipped that he will be looking to IMPROVE on his big-hitting Oval feat that saw him enter the record books.

"I always practise both my death' batting and bowling with England," he said.

"I think five sixes in a row is as good as it gets - but I won't be giving up on trying to go one better in South Africa.

"I've always been good at hitting at the death but all of a sudden I've become very consistent and that's crucial.

"I don't run down the pitch at the bowler - I stand still. But it's not just about my batting.

"I really feel like I'm finding my feet and I know it's just as important to perform with the ball.

"If I get a chance, it's up to me to take it."

Mascarenhas, 29, made his England debut in the Twenty20 series against the West Indies in the summer.

The closest he had previously come to England selection during his stop-start career was selection for the Hong Kong Sixes in 2004.

He has played more Twenty20 games than many of his England colleagues - and boasts a better batting average, of over 26, in the game's quickest format than Rose Bowl colleague Kevin Pietersen.

"The selectors have obviously got faith in me and if I can just keep doing what I've been doing, making runs and taking wickets, I don't see a problem in South Africa," said Mascarenhas.