Bro that it is the irony both the batsmen and bowlers specially wait for the assistance from the pitch to score big or take wickets. They are not the old guard like Sachin who will perform even if there are green tops or bowlers like Akram , Ambrose who will perform irrespective of the pitches assistance . Thats the reason for the debacle in ICC tournaments in semi finals and finals .Yes you are right that makes it not the performance but the pitches and toss which will decide the winner.